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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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
