Naganathaswamy (Kethu) Temple
The Naganatha Swamy Temple or Kethu Sthalam is a Hindu temple in the village of Keezhaperumpallam. The presiding deity is Ketu, a shadow planet. However, the main idol in the temple is that of “Naganatha Swamy” or Shiva. The temple is one of the nine Navagraha temples of Tamil Nadu and is a part of the popular Navagraha pilgrimage in the state – it houses the image of Ketu.
Naganathaswamy (Kethu) Temple History
The devotees may get certain defects caused by Kethu as Nagathosam, Kethu thosam Marriage thosam, children thosam, snake thosam, defects of the former birth are redressed when they pray here.He is a fearless planet doing all good for the devotees belonging to his Rasi. At that time Swarvabanu took divine shape sitting between the sun and moon received the Amirtham and ate it. This was informed to Mohini by the sun and moon. The Asuras head and the body were separated.The head part goes to Lord kethu. Keezhaperumpallam is one of the nine Navagraha sthalas located in the Cauvery Delta region dedicated to shadow planet Ketu.Both the Devas and Asuras wanted to get Amirtham from the Pargadal(Milk Ocean).Thirumal as in the shape of Mohini was distributing Amirtham to the Devas. . Mohini was keeping a long sppon in her hand and she hit the Asuras head heavily. People pray to planet Kethu for excellence in education and family prosperity.Those facing some adverse aspects of this planet, pray first to Lord Naganatha and Kethu with red flowers, offering horsegram rice – Kollu sadham – as nivedhana and light seven deepas.Pujas are performed to planet Kethu at Rahukalas and Yemakanda Kala times.
Naganathaswamy (Kethu) Temple Festivals
Shivrathri in February-March; Aipasi Annabishekam in October-November and Panguni Vasuki Utsav in March-April are the festivals celebrated in the temple.
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Landmark: Naganathaswamy (Kethu) Temple is located near Lakshmi Narayana Perumal Temple
Address: Kezhaperumpallam, Near Kumbakonam (Kethu), Vanagiri, Tamil Nadu
Naganathaswamy (Kethu) Temple Official Website: Not available
Temple Opening Hours
Morning Hours: 6:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Evening Hours: 3:30 PM – 8:30 PM
For more details please dial +91 4364 260582, 275222, 260888, 260424
Nearest Airport: Trichy International Airport – 147 km
Nearest Railway station: Mayiladuthurai – 27 km, and Kumbakonam – 60 km
Bus Route
Saneeswaran Temple located 22 Km both Sirkali and Mayiladuthurai in Thirunallar . Bus facility available only during Rahu-Kethu transistion days. Cabs can be hired from Sirkali and Mayiladuthurai.
Hotels to stay in Mayiladuthurai
1. Hotel Green Park
No. 10, Lakshmi Vilas Street,
Kumbakonam, South India – 612001.
Ph :(0435) – 2402853 / 2403914
2. Quality Inn VIHA
New Railway Road, Kumbakonam,
Tanjore, Tamil Nadu 612001
Ph:0435 255 5555
3. Lee Garden
Naal Road Junction, Srinagar Colony, Kumbakonam
Tanjore, Tamil Nadu 612001
Ph:0435 240 2526
4. Rayas Grand
23-25, Holy Mahamaham Tank West Bank,
Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu
Ph:0435 242 3170
Near By Temples: Vaitheeswaran Koil (Sevaai) Temple, Swetharanyeswarar (Budhan) Temple
Near By Places to Visit: Darasuram, Thirubuvanam
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