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Morning6:00 AM–1:00 PM
Evening4:00 PM–9:00 PM

Margazhi and festival schedules differ. Rahu Kaalam varies by weekday; confirm locally.

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Rahu Sthalam

Naganathaswamy Temple, Thirunageswaram

Thirunageswaram, Thanjavur District, Tamil Nadu, India

A large Chola-period Shiva temple with a separate Rahu shrine, where Rahu is depicted with a human face and the consorts Nagavalli and Nagakanni.

Physical Temple
Arulmigu Naganathaswamy Temple, Thirunageswaram
The source-backed physical identity used throughout this page.
Primary Presiding Deity
Naganathar (Shiva), with Piraisoodi Amman
Kept distinct from the planetary association.
Graha Association
Rahu
Tamil Navagraha pilgrimage context.
Best Planning Approach
Earlier non-festival hours
No queue or access condition is guaranteed.

Source timing note: 6:00 AM–1:00 PM and 4:00 PM–9:00 PM. Margazhi and festival schedules differ. Rahu Kaalam varies by weekday; confirm locally.

Source: DM-NG-008-A_TN.docx. Time-sensitive details require local confirmation.

Physical identity preserved
Primary deity identified
Rahu
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Overview

Physical temple and planetary context

A large Chola-period Shiva temple with a separate Rahu shrine, where Rahu is depicted with a human face and the consorts Nagavalli and Nagakanni.

Naganathar is the presiding Shiva form and Piraisoodi Amman is the goddess. Rahu’s separate southwest-prakaram shrine supplies the planetary association without replacing the temple’s Shiva identity.

  • Physical TempleArulmigu Naganathaswamy Temple, Thirunageswaram
  • Primary DeityNaganathar (Shiva), with Piraisoodi Amman
  • GrahaRahu
  • SourceDM-NG-008-A_TN.docx

Quick Visit Decision

What to know before setting out

Choose a quieter window

Earlier non-festival hours may be easier to plan, but crowd levels and queues are not guaranteed.

Confirm the schedule

Margazhi and festival schedules differ. Rahu Kaalam varies by weekday; confirm locally.

Respect the physical identity

Naganathar (Shiva), with Piraisoodi Amman is the primary presiding identity; Rahu is shown separately.

Temple Identity, History and Architecture

Source-backed distinctions

Temple identity

Naganathar is the presiding Shiva form and Piraisoodi Amman is the goddess. Rahu’s separate southwest-prakaram shrine supplies the planetary association without replacing the temple’s Shiva identity.

Architecture

A major Dravidian complex with four gateways, a five-tier east Rajagopuram, three prakarams, halls with Nayaka-period pillars and multiple sacred tanks.

Historical context

The source associates original construction with Aditya Chola I, later additions with Nayaka-period patrons and renovation with Sekkizhar.

Suggested Visit Sequence

A practical source-led sequence; follow current temple directions

1

Enter through the current gateway

Allow time for the large complex and follow the active queue system.

2

Take Naganathar darshan

Visit the presiding Shiva sanctum according to current access directions.

3

Visit the goddess shrines

Proceed respectfully to Piraisoodi Amman and other open worship spaces.

4

Visit the Rahu shrine

Join the current Rahu queue; ritual times and access can change during Rahu Kaalam.

This is a suggested visitor sequence, not a compulsory ritual order or a promised remedy.

How to Reach

Source-recorded transport guidance

By Rail

Kumbakonam station, approximately 5–7 km.

By Air

Tiruchirappalli International Airport, approximately 95–105 km.

By Road

About 5 km from Kumbakonam on the Kumbakonam–Karaikal highway.

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Timings and Visit Planning

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Morning

6:00 AM–1:00 PM

Evening

4:00 PM–9:00 PM

Confirmation note

Margazhi and festival schedules differ. Rahu Kaalam varies by weekday; confirm locally.

Public Mantra

Roman transliteration for the English page

Rahu

Om Rahave Namah.

A public salutation to Rahu.

No repetition count or devotional result is guaranteed. Specialised ritual procedures are not published here.

Worship & Knowledge

Continue to the public Navagraha hub

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Festivals and Observances

Dates and arrangements can change

Karthigai Brahmotsavam

Source-recorded observance. Confirm the current date, access and programme with the temple.

Rahu Peyarchi

Source-recorded observance. Confirm the current date, access and programme with the temple.

Maha Shivaratri

Source-recorded observance. Confirm the current date, access and programme with the temple.

The source also records Sunday Rahu Kaalam observances. Confirm current dates and programmes locally.

Visitor Information and Safety

Before you enter

  • DressWear modest clothing appropriate for an active place of worship.
  • FootwearFollow current temple instructions for removal and storage.
  • PhotographyAsk before photographing any shrine or worship area.
  • OfferingsUse only current authorised counters and directed offering points.
  • ClaimsDo not rely on guaranteed access, cures, dosha removal or promised devotional outcomes.
  • ChangesReconfirm hours, transport, rituals and festival arrangements before travel.

Frequently Asked Questions

Arulmigu Naganathaswamy Temple, Thirunageswaram is the physical temple presented on this page. Its primary presiding identity is Naganathar (Shiva), with Piraisoodi Amman; its separate graha association is Rahu.

Rahu is the Navagraha association recorded in the approved source document.

The source records morning hours of 6:00 AM–1:00 PM and evening hours of 4:00 PM–9:00 PM. Margazhi and festival schedules differ. Rahu Kaalam varies by weekday; confirm locally.

No. The Roman mantra is presented as a simple public devotional salutation. No result, cure, access benefit or dosha removal is guaranteed.

Yes. Opening hours, rituals, transport, access rules and festival arrangements can change. Confirm current details locally before travel.

Source Information

Approved Batch-01 temple document

DM-NG-008-A_TN.docx

Primary source for identity, location, coordinates, architecture, timings, travel, traditions, festivals and public mantra context on this page.

Canonical master mapping

Slug and record identity: DM-NVG-008-TN / rahu-thirunageswaram.

Visitor note

Time-sensitive information is presented as source-recorded guidance and should be reconfirmed locally.

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