Naganathaswamy Temple (Rahu) ✓

📍 Thirunageswaram, Tamil Nadu

⭐ Featured Regional Significance

Dedicated to Rahu (North Node), this temple is famous for overcoming serpent-related fears, removing obstacles, and providing protection from hidden enemies.

🕒 Practical Information

Temple Timings: 6:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Darshan Timings: Morning: 6:00 AM – 12:00 PM, Evening: 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Rahu Kala timings are specially observed.

Entry Fee: Free (Special Rahu abhishekams and protection ceremonies have charges)

Parking: ✓ Available

🕉️ Spiritual Details

Primary Deity:

Lord Naganathaswamy (Rahu)

Temple Type:

Navagraha Temple

Deity Forms:

Rahu, North Node, Serpent lord, Illusion dispeller

✨ Spiritual Highlights

Unique Powers:

The temple grants protection from Rahu afflictions and serpent-related fears, success in foreign ventures and technology, removal of hidden obstacles and enemies, overcoming illusions and deceptions, material prosperity through modern means, and protection from sudden negative changes.

Miracle Beliefs:

The temple is famous for relief from serpent fears and Rahu problems, success in foreign countries and modern businesses, protection from hidden enemies and black magic, overcoming technological challenges, and material advancement.

Devotee Practices:

Rahu Kala worship (inauspicious time period), offering blue flowers and sesame, reciting Rahu mantras, seeking protection from hidden dangers and modern challenges.

Spiritual Benefits:

Protection from Rahu-related astrological problems, success in foreign ventures and technology-based careers, removal of hidden obstacles and unseen enemies, overcoming fears and phobias, material prosperity through modern means, and protection from sudden adversities.

📖 About Naganathaswamy Temple (Rahu)

Naganathaswamy Temple at Thirunageswaram is the Navagraha temple dedicated to Rahu, the North Node of the Moon, representing the serpent head in Hindu astronomy. The temple is particularly significant for Rahu worship and is believed to provide protection from Rahu-related astrological afflictions. According to Hindu astrology, Rahu represents illusion, materialism, foreign influences, and sudden changes. The temple is famous for its power to overcome fears related to serpents, remove hidden obstacles, and provide protection from unseen enemies. The deity is also known for granting success in foreign ventures, technology-related fields, and modern innovations. The temple has a unique tradition of Rahu Kala worship.

🏛️ Architecture & Heritage

Architectural Style:

Chola Dravidian Architecture (11th Century CE (Chola Period))

Architecture Highlights:

Serpent-motif temple architecture, Rahu energy representation, protection-focused design, obstacle removal layout, modern challenge accommodation

Sacred Objects:

Rahu-prominent Naganathaswamy deity, serpent symbols, protection representations, hidden obstacle removal areas, foreign success blessing zones

🎉 Festivals & Celebrations

Major Festivals:

Rahu Transit Festivals Serpent Protection Day Hidden Enemy Defeat Celebrations Foreign Success Prayers Technology Blessing Events

Festival Dates:

Rahu festivals: As per astrological calendar, Serpent festivals: Annual, Protection celebrations: Seasonal

Special Events:

Rahu remedial ceremonies, serpent protection rituals, hidden obstacle removal prayers, foreign success blessing events

Seasonal Celebrations:

Monsoon protection prayers, winter obstacle removal festivals, summer foreign venture celebrations, year-round Rahu remedial worship

🙏 Rituals & Traditions

Daily Rituals:

Rahu remedial rituals, serpent protection ceremonies, hidden obstacle removal prayers, foreign venture blessing traditions

Special Traditions:

Rahu worship traditions, serpent protection customs, hidden obstacle practices, foreign venture blessing methods

Prasada Available:

Protection-blessed prasadam including Rahu relief offerings, serpent protection items, obstacle removal materials, and foreign success preparations

👕 Visitor Guidelines

Dress Code:

Traditional attire preferred. Blue or dark colored clothing appropriate for Rahu worship and protection prayers.

Accessibility:

Ground level temple with protective atmosphere. Designed for fear removal and obstacle clearance worship.

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🕉️ Divine Snapshot

Primary Deity:

Lord Naganathaswamy (Rahu)

Temple Category:

Navagraha Temple

Temple Timings:

6:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Location:

Thirunageswaram, Tamil Nadu

Full Address:

Naganathaswamy Temple, Thirunageswaram, Thanjavur District, Tamil Nadu 612204, India

✈️ How to Reach

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Nearest Airport:

Tiruchirappalli Airport (90 km)

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Nearest Railway:

Kumbakonam Railway Station (12 km)

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Nearest Bus Stop:

Thirunageswaram Bus Stand (1 km)

Travel Tips:

By Road: Connected from Kumbakonam and Thanjavur. Rahu worship and protection-focused Navagraha temple.

🏨 Accommodation

Basic accommodations in Thirunageswaram and better facilities in nearby Kumbakonam.

🗺️ Nearby Attractions

Kumbakonam temples, other Navagraha temples, serpent worship sites, Cauvery Delta attractions

🙏 Associated Deities

Rahu (North Node) Serpent deities Naga protectors Foreign influence mitigators Hidden enemy defeaters

🎧 Audio Guide Available

Audio guide is available for this temple to enhance your spiritual experience.