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Rahu is one of the nodes of the two eclipses visible from the Earth-the Solar and the Lunar. In Hindu mythology, he is depicted wearing black clothes, seated on a throne and placed south west of the Sun. Rahu is tall in stature and slow by nature. He is the one who cures diseases, the one who bestows freedom from fear of snakes and poisonous reptiles. He is full of mercy and is a friend of Shani and Shukra. Tirunageshwaram
This
vast temple known is for its shrine to Rahu, one of the nine
celestial bodies in the Navagraha. It is about 5 km from Kumbakonam. It is
huge temple built in about 15 acres, This temple is one of the biggest in
Tamil Nadu. It was built in stages from the tenth century. The
presiding deity is Nageshwara and his consort his Girikuchambika. The
shrine to Rahu as Nagaraja with consorts Simhi and Chitralekha is situated
in the South-west corner. This temple is considered next only to Kashi in
holiness. A legend has it that the mythological serpents Adiseshan,
Dakshan and Kaarkotakan worshipped Shiva here. Legend also has it that
King Nala worshipped Shiva here as in Thirunallar. The childless pray here for children. The mentally ill are said to be cured on visiting this temple. The belief is that worshippers of Naganatha will not suffer any ill effects from snake and scorpion bites.Rahu bestows great wealth on his devotees. A
period of one and half hours is set apart every day as Rahu Kaalam
i.e.,Rahu's Time. Auspicious events like marriages, starting on a journey
are to be avoided during this time. But during Rahu Kaalam, pooja
is performed every day to Rahu at Thiru Nageshwaram. Rahu is bathed in
milk during the pooja. Participating in the pooja, ensures success in one's
endeavours as well as victory over one's enemies. The
temple is open daily between 6.30 am to 1pm, 4pm to 9 pm. The
town is famous for its dhoties which are manufactured here. KETHU Ketu
is Rahu's complementary node of the eclipse. He is depicted with the head
of a red serpent and the body of a man. Ketu is black in colour and his
chariot is said to be drawn by ten horses. He is said to be angry by
temperament and tall in stature. Being dark, he is called Kaala. He is
believed to be a eunuch. Keezhperumpallam This
is an ancient temple situated in the tiny village of Tiruvalampuram, about
65 km from Kumbakonam, The
presiding deity here is Valampurinatha aalias Naganathaswami. His consort
is Soundara Nayaki. There is a small shrine dedicated to Nagaraja who is
also worshipped as Ketu in this temple. The idol of Ketu is visible
through the entrance with a silver serpent on the arch. Legend
has it that Kethu, the other planetary node of the nine
celestial bodies worshipped Shiva here. He is depicted as a five-headed
Cobra with the body of a human, praying to Shiva with folded hands, Rahu
and Kethu are associated with the legend of the serpent that helped Lord
Shiva churn the milky ocean. Ketu
augments the boons granted by the other Grahas. For example, if Shukra is
favourably placed, Ketu can make a person rich beyond his expectations.
Similarly, in conjunction with Guru, Ketu can assist a bright student to
perform brilliantly or ensure unexpected promotions at one's workplace.
Ketu is the Graha in charge of progeny. One is blessed with good children
if one prays to him. A comfortable and affluent lifestyle or a stint
abroad could also be Ketu's gifts. Srivanjiyam This
is the lesser known of the two Ketu temples. It is situated about 35km
from Kumbakonam. The presiding deity here is Vanjinathar and his consort
is Mangalambila. The temple is large and impressive. It was built in the
12th century AD. The
temple is open daily between 7 am to 12.30 pm, 4.30 pm to 8 pm.
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