Tirunageshwaram is an important Navagraha temple in Kumbhakonam , Rahu is worshipped here along with his consorts. The presiding deity is Naganatha swamy ( Siva) . His consort is known here as Girigujambika. Rahu is found in the subshrine of the main temple.This is the only place where Rahu appears in a human form, unlike other temples where he is worshipped as a serpent.
The temple gets crowded here during Rahu Kalam . The idol of Rahu is worshipped and bathed in milk during this period to ward off the ill effects of the planet.
This temple is 7 Kms from the Kumbakonam town. Very near to Uppiliyappan temple.( 1 km)
PHOTOS
https://photos.google.com/album/AF1QipNe1UcQgruBFyModuUjz-MQosMyrRYA7WXtrOvW
The temple gets crowded here during Rahu Kalam . The idol of Rahu is worshipped and bathed in milk during this period to ward off the ill effects of the planet.
This temple is 7 Kms from the Kumbakonam town. Very near to Uppiliyappan temple.( 1 km)
PHOTOS
https://photos.google.com/album/AF1QipNe1UcQgruBFyModuUjz-MQosMyrRYA7WXtrOvW
27 comments:
Lovely pictures Chitra. Why is it that so many temples that you post have the blue/green theme?
Very beautiful temple .
So amazingly beautiful Chitra! Hope you have a lovely day, sunny greetings from germany!
Hailing from a village nearby these places,I have a fascination for these temples.Thank you,Chitra
Mridula,
Most of the temples use natural dyes, hence they are either blue and green and light shades,off late synthetic paints are also being used which is spoiling the beauty as a whole.
TGS,
thanks .
Marina,
thanks Martina. Have a nice day.
KP,
thanks.Are you from Kumbhakonam?
yes, i have been to this temple, beautiful pics!!
Loved the temple against the monsoon skies.
I'm intrigued as to why it is here that Rahu appears in human form as opposed to a serpent - any theories?
Have been here..its a big and spacious temple..nice coverage
Asha,
Thanks .
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The sky was overcast and the pics are beautiful.
PW, No idea at all PW, everyone says this is the only place in India where Rahu appears in human form....May be some legend that also . But could not gather.
EC, thank you so much.
this is a beautiful one!
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Thanks OMD.
I have never heard about Rahu appearing in human form any time. Very interesting info and beautiful captures..
WOw.. beautiful
Bikram's
Absolutely spectacular!
USMasala
Rahu kal
nice show
Arti, thanks ,that is the unique thing about this temple.
Bikram.thanks
sm, thanks,
Aipi, thanks.
Chitra, seems like you are very busy. Unusually short post with just 9 pictures...
I did not know Rahu is also worshiped. Great pictures.
Nandri,
Thaangal, Intha kovilku poneergala
Thiru Karkateswarar, Arumarunthanayaki temple - Thirunthudevankudi
Thiruvisainallur - SivalogaNathar.
Worth Visiting
Anonymous,
Haven't visited those temples. I could visit only a few around Kumbhakonam. shall remember this list when I visit next. thanks.
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