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Naganathaswamy Temple, Thirunageswaram

also spelt Thirunageswaram Rahu Temple · Rahu Sthalam · Tirunageswaram Naganathar Temple · திருநாகேஸ்வரம் நாகநாதர் கோயில்

Presiding Deity & Shrines

3 Shrines
Told as tradition

Sthala Purana

Tradition holds that the serpent kings Adisesha, Dakshan and Karkotakan worshipped Shiva here, and that Rahu did penance here to be freed from a curse. Devotees say the milk poured over Rahu's image during the abhishekam turns blue as it flows down.

sthala purana

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History

One of the Paadal Petra Sthalams praised in the Tevaram hymns, and the Rahu temple of the nine Navagraha temples.

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Practical details

Address
Thirunageswaram, near Kumbakonam, Thanjavur district, Tamil Nadu

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Nearest airport
Tiruchirappalli International Airport (TRZ) · 83 km, straight line
Nearest railway
Thirunageswaram station, about 3 km; Kumbakonam, about 7 km
Darshan timings

05:00 – 13:00 IST

16:00 – 20:30 IST

Last verified 15 Sep 2026

Sevas

1 listed

Prices last verified 15 Sep 2026

Known for

2 Concerns

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