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The study of space objects and matter outside the earth’s atmosphere is called astronomy. Ancestors of Tamil culture undoubtedly had spectacular knowledge about astronomy. It is evident in Tamil literature. The objects that could shine or glitter on their own are called stars and the objects which observe luminosity from the sun are called planets. The ancient Tamils had immense knowledge about the planets in outer space. They had calculated the solar and the lunar calendar system. They saw the planets with their eyes and recorded them. The minute details of time from a second to a light year were calculated astonishingly. Many astrological books were written by the Siddars of Tamil Nadu. In it, the nature of the planets and their influence upon the earth cum all other beings are explained intellectually. These truths can be seen in the sculptures of the Hindu temples. The navagraha in the Shiva temples are the best examples of the intellectual knowledge of our ancestors that has been found even before the scientific advancement and instruments. Hence, this article elicits about the nature of planets found in the literature.