Naganathaswamy Temple, Keezhperumpallam
Also known as: நாகநாதசுவாமி கோயில் (கீழப்பெரும்பள்ளம்) · నాగనాథస్వామి ఆలయం, కీళపెరుంపళ్ళం · नागनाथस्वामी मंदिर, कीळपेरुम्पल्लम (केतु)
Tamil Nadu Navagraha
The Ketu temple among the nine Navagraha temples, about 2 km from Poompuhar.
- Deity
- Naganathaswamy (Shiva), Sowndara Nayagi (Parvati), Ketu
- Tradition
- Navagraha
- Place
- Keezhperumpallam (near Poompuhar), Mayiladuthurai
- State
- Tamil Nadu
- Sacred tank / theertham
- Naga Theertham (the temple tank)
- Era
- The first temple is believed to be Chola. The present stone structure is from the Nayak period (16th century).
Sthala Puranam
During the churning of the ocean of milk, the poison Halahala came out. Shiva drank it to save the gods.
Vasuki, the serpent used as the churning rope, prayed to Shiva to make up for her part in the crisis. Shiva appeared here as Naganathar.
Speciality
- One of the nine Navagraha temples of Tamil Nadu, for Ketu. The Ketu image is in black granite.
- Known for the Annaprasanam, the first feeding of rice to infants.
- The Rahu–Ketu transit is celebrated about every 2.5 years.
Festivals
- Maha Shivaratri
- Margazhi Thiruvadirai
- Panguni Uthiram
- Thirukartigai
- Vasuki Utsavam in Panguni
How to reach
By airTiruchirappalli Airport, about 160 km.
By trainSirkazhi or Mayiladuthurai Junction.
By roadAbout 2 km from Poompuhar. Buses from Sirkazhi, Mayiladuthurai and Poompuhar.
Location is approximate.
Before you go
- Dress modestly. Leave footwear outside the temple.
- Timings, ticket rules and dress codes change. Check the temple's own notice or website before you travel.
- Book darshan, rooms and special poojas only at the official counter or website, not through agents.
- Thiruvenkadu and Vaitheeswaran Koil are nearby, so they can be done on the same day.
Prayers for this temple
Sources
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