Thirunageswaram Naganathaswamy Temple
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Thirunageswaram Naganathaswamy Temple

Thirunageswaram, Tamil Nadu · Naganathaswamy (Shiva), Rahu

⏱ 30–45 minutes 🎫 Free ✓ Senior Friendly Best Visit Time: October – March; Saturday Rahu Kala

About Thirunageswaram Naganathaswamy Temple

Thirunageswaram is the Navagraha shrine for Rahu (North Node). Famous for the milk abhishekam turning blue/golden during Rahu Kalam — an inexplicable phenomenon. The presiding deity is Naganathaswamy (Shiva).

Darshan Information

🙏 Main Deity

Naganathaswamy (Shiva), Rahu

🙏 Secondary Deity

Rahu (North Node)

🏛️ Spiritual Category

Shiva

🕐 Darshan Timings

6:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 4:00 PM – 8:30 PM

⏱ Typical Duration

30–45 minutes

🪔 Special Puja

Rahu Kala on Saturdays; Amavasya

🔔 Important Rituals

Rahu puja, milk abhishekam to Rahu, Rahu Kalam special puja

👔 Dress Code

Traditional Indian attire

📅 Best Visit Time

October – March; Saturday Rahu Kala

🎫 Entry Fee

Free

Getting There

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Nearest Railway Station

Kumbakonam (6 km)

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Nearest Airport

Tiruchirappalli Airport (90 km)

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Distance from City

6 km from Kumbakonam

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Parking

Yes

Food & Stay

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Ideal Base City

Kumbakonam

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Food Options

Small stalls; full meals in Kumbakonam

Visitor Tips

The milk abhishekam during Rahu Kalam (Saturday) is unmissable. Arrive on time as Rahu Kalam lasts only 90 minutes.

🎉 Festivals & Events

Amavasya is especially auspicious for Rahu worship.

👴 Senior Citizen Notes

Flat and compact. Comfortable for all ages.

⚠️ Important Notes

Milk abhishekam timing: 4:30–5:00 AM and again around Rahu Kalam. Check local timing.

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Quick Info

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Darshan Timings

6:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 4:00 PM – 8:30 PM

Typical Duration

30–45 minutes

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Entry Fee

Free

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State

Tamil Nadu

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Location

Thirunageswaram

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Ideal Base City

Kumbakonam

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Senior Friendly

Yes

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