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Wednesday, August 17, 2011

Tirunageshwaram- ( Rahu sthalam) ,Tamil Nadu

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
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27 comments:

  1. MridulaAugust 17, 2011 at 9:37 PM

    Lovely pictures Chitra. Why is it that so many temples that you post have the blue/green theme?

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  2. TeamgsquareAugust 17, 2011 at 9:46 PM

    Very beautiful temple .

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  3. MartinaAugust 17, 2011 at 10:48 PM

    So amazingly beautiful Chitra! Hope you have a lovely day, sunny greetings from germany!

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  4. KParthasarathiAugust 17, 2011 at 11:54 PM

    Hailing from a village nearby these places,I have a fascination for these temples.Thank you,Chitra

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  5. chitraAugust 18, 2011 at 12:57 PM

    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.

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  6. chitraAugust 18, 2011 at 12:58 PM

    TGS,
    thanks .

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  7. chitraAugust 18, 2011 at 12:58 PM

    Marina,
    thanks Martina. Have a nice day.

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  8. chitraAugust 18, 2011 at 12:59 PM

    KP,
    thanks.Are you from Kumbhakonam?

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  9. AshaAugust 18, 2011 at 1:48 PM

    yes, i have been to this temple, beautiful pics!!

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  10. ?August 18, 2011 at 4:58 PM

    Loved the temple against the monsoon skies.

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  11. Felicity Grace TerryAugust 18, 2011 at 5:47 PM

    I'm intrigued as to why it is here that Rahu appears in human form as opposed to a serpent - any theories?

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  12. ECAugust 18, 2011 at 8:29 PM

    Have been here..its a big and spacious temple..nice coverage

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  13. chitraAugust 19, 2011 at 9:35 AM

    Asha,
    Thanks .

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  14. chitraAugust 19, 2011 at 9:36 AM

    ?
    The sky was overcast and the pics are beautiful.

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  15. chitraAugust 19, 2011 at 9:38 AM

    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.

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  16. chitraAugust 19, 2011 at 9:38 AM

    EC, thank you so much.

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  17. Oh my Dior!August 19, 2011 at 10:20 AM

    this is a beautiful one!


    http://www.ohmydior.org/

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  18. chitraAugust 19, 2011 at 3:06 PM

    Thanks OMD.

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  19. ArtiAugust 19, 2011 at 4:57 PM

    I have never heard about Rahu appearing in human form any time. Very interesting info and beautiful captures..

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  20. BikramAugust 19, 2011 at 9:20 PM

    WOw.. beautiful

    Bikram's

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  21. aipiAugust 19, 2011 at 11:11 PM

    Absolutely spectacular!
    USMasala

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  22. smAugust 20, 2011 at 4:09 PM

    Rahu kal
    nice show

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  23. chitraAugust 20, 2011 at 7:12 PM

    Arti, thanks ,that is the unique thing about this temple.

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  24. chitraAugust 20, 2011 at 7:12 PM

    Bikram.thanks
    sm, thanks,
    Aipi, thanks.

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  25. AmritAugust 22, 2011 at 7:53 PM

    Chitra, seems like you are very busy. Unusually short post with just 9 pictures...

    I did not know Rahu is also worshiped. Great pictures.

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  26. AnonymousSeptember 3, 2011 at 6:30 AM

    Nandri,

    Thaangal, Intha kovilku poneergala

    Thiru Karkateswarar, Arumarunthanayaki temple - Thirunthudevankudi

    Thiruvisainallur - SivalogaNathar.

    Worth Visiting

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  27. chitraSeptember 3, 2011 at 8:10 AM

    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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