Navagraha Temple is located near the Kunda River in Khargone, Madhya Pradesh.This Navagraha Temple is a historically significant and spiritually revered temple dedicated to the Navagrahas (Nine Celestial Planets). It is an important pilgrimage site in the Nimar region of Madhya Pradesh.
Established approximately 250 years ago by Shree Sheshappa Sukhawadhani Weragkar, the temple has been maintained by his family for generations, reflecting deep-rooted devotion and faith.Known as “Navgrah ki Nagri” or “The City of Navgrah (Nine Planets),” Khargone attracts thousands of devotees annually. The temple is famously referred to as Pitambara Graha Shanti Peeth, where Maa Baglamukhi resides alongside Lord Surya Narayana.
According to the Skanda Purana and other texts, Lord Brahma created the Navagrahas to help maintain cosmic order and balance. Each Graha was assigned specific duties to influence time, seasons, and human lives.The Grahas were created to oversee the effects of karma and ensure that the law of cause and effect was executed properly in the universe.
Origins of the Navagrahas (Nine Celestial Bodies)
Surya (Sun): Born from cosmic light and energy, representing divine power.
Chandra (Moon): Emerged during the churning of the ocean, symbolizing emotions and the mind.
Mangala (Mars): Son of Earth (Bhoomi), embodying courage, strength, and action.
Budha (Mercury): Son of Chandra (Moon) and Tara, representing intellect and communication.
Guru (Jupiter): Known as Brihaspati, the teacher of gods, symbolizing wisdom and knowledge.
Shukra (Venus): The teacher of demons, associated with wealth, pleasure, and beauty.
Shani (Saturn): Son of Surya (Sun) and Chhaya, representing karma, discipline, and justice.
Rahu and Ketu (Shadow Planets): Created when the demon Swarbhanu was beheaded during the churning of the ocean; Rahu is the head, and Ketu is the body.
The temple’s foundation is associated with the sacred mantra:
“Brahma Murari Tripurantkari, Bhanu Shashi Bhumisuto Budhasch!! Gurusch Shukra Shani Rahu Ketuvah Sarve Graha Shanti Kara Bhavantu!!”
This mantra embodies the essence of planetary peace and harmony. It is believed that the temple uniquely houses Lord Brahma, the creator of the universe, represented in the form of Goddess Laxmi, and Lord Murari, symbolized by Shri Ram Tripurantkari, as well as Shree Panchmukhi Mahadev.The Garbhagriha serves as the sacred seat of the Pitambara Graha Shanti Peeth, where Goddess Baglamukhi resides along with the Brahmastra Chakra. The Suryanarayan Temple enshrines Lord Suryanarayan, depicted with his chariot of seven horses and the Siddha Ashtadal Suryayantra.
The Navgraha Mela is a significant event in Khargone, with a history dating back to the Peshwa dynasty. Initially, the fair was a small gathering near the temple, but from 1957-1958, the municipality of Khargone began organizing it. The fair, held annually from mid-February to mid-March, has become the largest in the Nimar region.
