Arulmigu Naganathar Alayam,Thirunageswaram

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Temple : Arulmigu Naganathar Alayam,Thirunageswaram

Navagraha Sthalam – Saya Graha : Raaghu

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This week's Podcast is about "Arulmigu Naganathar Alayam,Thirunageswaram The sthalam of Rahu is Thirunageswaram, which is located 6 kms from Kumbakonam, enroute to Karaikal. The presiding deities are Naaganaadar and Girigujaambigai. He faces the South-West direction. The Adi Devatha is Durga and the Prathyathi Devatha is the snake. The king of the nagas, Rahu prayed to Lord Siva and hence this place got the name Thirunageswaram. Here Rahu Bhagavan has manifested with both his consorts. At this sthala, the colour of milk changes from white to blue during Abhishekam. On 16.2.86, a snake had shed off its outer skin on Rahu Bhagavan, which is preserved and worshipped to date.

Presiding Deity : Naganaathar Ardhanareswarar
Goddess : piraiyaniwalnuthalammai,girigujambigai
Planet : Raaghu
Vehicle : blue lion
Gem : komedhagam
Flower : mandharai
Fabric :Black cloth

Rahu is the source of plenty. Kalathra dosham, puthira dosham, communicable diseases, mental disorders, leprosy, fall in grace are caused by Rahu dosham. Praying to Rahu at this sthala helps rid a person from these factors and also saves the person from all poisonous life forms. Sundays are very auspicious and devotees perform milk abhishekam to Rahu, who is enshrined with His consorts. A noteworthy feature is that the milk turns blue. A dip in Soola Theertha is said to cure one of diseases and give prosperity.

Temple is open from 5 A.M. to 12.00 P.M. and 4 P.M. to 9 P.M.

To hear more about this temple Arulmigu Naganathar Alayam,Thirunageswaram including sthalapurana . Click on Podcast link below:

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Nataraj Prakash