Temple Darshan, Pooja and Sevas Information Infoirmation Website Thirunageswaram Raghu Temple is famous for Raghu Pooja, which is 7 km from Kumbakonam. Raghu can be seen here in human form with His consorts Nagavalli and Nagakanni, unlike other temples where Raghu will be with the human face and serpent body.
Thirunageswaram Raghu Temple Legends
Legend says that Once Raghu bites Sukarma Son of Rishi Suseelar while he is playing, knowing this Rishi cursed Raghu to lose his powers. Raghu did pooja to the Siva Idols at three different places Thirupampuram, Thirukkudanthai Kizhkottam and Thirunageswaram at three different timings on a Sivaratri day as advised by Rishi Kasyapa. Lord Siva pleased with Raghu’s prayers and blessed him at this place
Lord Vinayaka did penance here for Lord Siva to attain the first pooja honour.
It is said that only after doing penance at this place, Nandi attained Adhikara Nandeswara position.
Sage Bringi an ardent devotee of Lord Siva, did Pradaskhinam to the Lord Siva alone in the form a beetle and ignored Umadevi. Knowing the reason from Lord Siva on Bringi’s Pradakshinam cursed Bringi to lose flesh from his body. Sage was unable to stand without energy and fall to the ground. Siva angered with Umadevi’s act and asked her to perform penance at Senbaranya. (Senbaranya was with Senbaga Trees, also called Champak flower trees). During the penance, Goddess Lakshmi and Goddess Saraswathi accompanied her. Goddess Umadevi did the strict penance with fire all around her and rejoined Lord Siva at Mount Kailas.
It is said that Lord Brahma in order to get rid of the sins, performed Brahmotsavam to the Siva during Karthika Masam and took a holy dip in the Pushkarni (temple tank) on the last Sunday of Karthika Masam.
Once Indra (God of Heaven) got attracted to Ahalya wife of sage Gautam. While Sage Gautam was off to the river to offer prayers to Sun. Knowing this Indra deceived Ahalya in the form of her husband. Sage got angered with Indra and Ahalya’s sinful act and cursed Ahalya to turn into stone until Lord Maha Vishnu decides her fate and also cursed Indra with 1000 eyes and foul smell from his body. Indra to get out of this foul smell did penance for Goddess GiriGujambigal at Shebaranya (Region with full of Senbaga trees (Champak trees) and regained his usual form.
It is also said that God Chandra worshipped Goddess Pirayani Amman (Parvathi Devi) on Karthika Pournami day.
As per legends, Sun God regained his limbs by taking a holy dip in the temple tank (Pushkarini) which were axed with a sharp weapon by his uncle Mayan.
Adisesha, Serpent king did penance here for Lord Siva for more energy to hold the Earth. Lord Siva along with Goddess Parvathi blessed Adisesha with more power.
Thirunageswaram Raghu Temple History
From the Inscriptions it is known that the temple was built during 4th – 9th century A.D by Chola Kings. It is believed that temple construction was fully completed sometime between 907 – 940 A.D, during the reign of Parantaka I of Chola Dynasty. This temple has four gopurams (temple towers). Spacious Dance Hall was built in the 12th century.
Thirunageswaram Raghu Temple Interesting facts
On the three days i.e 11th, 12th, 13th, during the month of Chithirai (Apr / May, changes as per Tamil Calendar), sun rays touch Naganantha Swamy inside the sanctum of Sanctorium. Surya Theertham and Naga Theertham are two sacred temple tanks located next to the Temple. It is said that Lord Siva created this Surya Theertham as requested by Sages.
Thirunageswaram Raghu Temple Pooja Timings
| Sunday | 9:30 am | 11:30 am | 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm | – |
| Monday | 7:30 am – 9 am | 11:30 am | – | 5:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 9:30 am | 11:30 am | 3:00 pm -4:30 pm | 5:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 9:30 am | 11:30 am | – | 5:30 pm |
| Thursday | 9:30 am | 11:30 am | 1:30 pm -3:00 pm | 5:30 pm |
| Friday | 10:30 am -12:30 pm | – | 5:30 pm | |
| Saturday | 9:30 am -10:30 am | 11:30 am | – | 5:30 pm |
Thirunageswaram Temple Timings
- Morning Hours: 6 am – 12:45 pm
- Evening Hours: 4 pm – 8:30 pm
How to reach Thirunageswaram Raghu Temple?
By Bus
- The direct bus is available from Kumbakonam to Karaikal, the temple is 7 km from Kumbakonam
By Train
- The railway station is available at Thirunageswaram, only passengers will stop here. Passenger Trains are Tambaram – Kumbakonam and Kumbakonam – Mayiladuthurai.
- Kumbakonam is a well-connected railway station with all parts of South India
- Next nearest station is at Tiruvidaimarudur which is 5 km from Thirunageswaram
By Air
- Tiruchirapalli is the nearest domestic airport which is 109 km away.
Thirunageswaram Raghu Temple
Thirunageswaram Raghu Temple Reference Link: details
i have pooja in kalasarpa shanthi so please send contact number because i will come on 10hrs travel so please arrange appointment
Dear Sir,
There is no appointment required for this pooja. It is on arrival purchase at the ticket counter. Did any suggested you on the pooja at Thirunageswaram
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Please let me know the phone number of Tirunageswaram-Raghu Temple want to to abhisekam on 17.01.2017 afternoon
hello may i know the cost of prathyangiri homan pooja in ayyavadi temple near kumbakonam
and the cost of pooja also
times of pooja
Dear Madam,
Please allow me 2 days to check with staff on this. It is on a long weekend so temple staff is little occupied
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Dear, sir
I wish to participate in raghu kala pooja coming Sunday,
Pls. Guide to the requirements for that pooja. I have come from tiruppur.pls. reply
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A. R. Balusamy
HI Sir,
On arrival you will get the tickets at ticket counters at temple and along with the tickets they will give you the pooja ingredients.no advance bookings.
Thanks
Dear sir,
i have pooja thirunageswaram temple and i have paal abishekam ragu swamy.so plz mention time and date also . This information is help my trip……
Dear Sir,
Paal Abhishekam will be performed during Rahu Kaal timings. This pooja will be performed on all days.
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M.Krishnasamy
Dear Sir,
My son is for Marriage. Our Temple Iyer told to go to Thiru nageshwaram, put Jathagam on the
pathams of Bhagavan and then start.
Please mail me whether we will have to bring Milk , Blue cloth, etc etc., OR will you arrange, if we inform over phone, regarding our arrival there.
Please mail me if you are having any cell Number. Awaiting for your valued reply.
Thanking you in Anticipation.
dear sir,
we are planning coming sunday-20/11/16 I will join the pooja. will I come one day before? I will have bath in th temple.? plese inform me
Dear sir,
Yes sir, puskarini is avilable at temple premises.
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Sir i want to do palabhishekam on 8/1/2017 between 4.30 to 6.30pm , i want to knoe procedure and cost of that as well as rahu kaala pooja on the same day, please let me know the compleat details of that, as soon as possible waiting for the reply.
Thanking you.
Hi Madam,
please go through the link.
“http://gotirupati.com/thirunageswaram-raghu-abhishekam/”
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Please send me the phone number of Thirunageswaram Raghu temple. Iwant tot know the procedure for abhisekam on 17.01.2017 in the afternoon.
Sir,
I from Karur and I want to attend pooja with family members on 16.01.2017(monday) at 7.30. So, i want to come and stay on sunday itself(15.01.2017). Is there staying facility in Thirunageswaram
HI SIr,
You have to stay at kumbakonam there is no accomadation at thirunageshwaram.
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What Time temple opens on saturdays
Is there any special dharshan system
Please confirm
Hi Sir ,
Temple will be open at 6 am in the morning.
Thanks
Dear sir
I wand some details Rahul pahvan any special pooja things . If you have please give me details
Hi Sir,
During rahu kalam you will get the pooja at thirunageswaram temple.please plan accordingly.
Thanks
I am from Coimbatore . at what time I will be there to attend morning pooja on sunday (19-03-2017).
HI Sir,
please find the below link and get the timings available “https://www.gotirupati.com/thirunageswaram-raghu-temple-pooja/”
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Please advise of special Homam charges, at your temple, for Suday afternoon or Monday morning?
HI Sir,
only abishekam available at thirunageswwarm there is no homam performing at Temple.
Thanks
Hi Sir,
I will come to the temple on 30/6/2017. I was adviced to do small normal prayers / pooja on my daughter’s name. Can I just come in and pay for d prayers or need to inform earlier?
Hi Madam,
You can come directly and can perform the pooja no need to inform earlier.
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How much it costs for abhishek
Dear Madam,
the costs are 100rs,250rs,500rs
Thank You.
Hi ,
Tomorrow I am coming for milk abhisegam pooja. Please share the correct timing to attend.
Hi Sir,
the timings (09/07.2017) are 9am,10:30am,11:30am and 5:30pm.
Thank You.
I want to do pooja on Monday morning.
Kindly suggest the conduct person for performing Pooja.
Iyer
Hi Sir,
there is no advance booking you can book on your arrival.
Thank You.
can we come special poojai for getting marriage
Hi Madam,
for getting marriage or for kuja dosha parihara performed in vitheeshwaran koli.
Thank You.
Hi Madam,
you can perform milk abishekam.
Thank You.
Namaskarams. We would like to continue the usual Pal Abhisekam being conducted in the name of Jay Kamdar, Kashyapa gothram, Avittam, Makara rasi from Kolkata (contribution paid for 12 months) for one more year on every Avittam day of the month during Rahu Kalam. Please advise amount to be paid, mode of payment and to be sent to whom. Shall look forward to your early response. Thanks. V.Parameswaran.
HI Sir,
It is advisable that in personally you have to perform this abhishekam so that you can get the good results.
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I would like to perform milk abhishekam on 21-08-17 , amavasya day. What time we should be present there and when should we book for that
HI Sir,
On arrival you can get the tickets to perform the pooja
Thanks
Hi Sir,
I planned to come on Tuesday (15th Aug), Raghu kalam is 3 to 4.30…
At what time i should be there to collect the ticket? Is it fine if i am there at around 1 or 2 PM?
Kindly suggest.
Thanks,
Karthik
HI Sir,
Yes you nned to be in q line from 2 pm onwards for 3 pm pooja.
Thanks
Dear Sir ,
We are plan to come on 13.08.2017 Sunday for raghu parrigara pooja . Can you suggest for which time we will come and participate for the pooja. So please kindly advise the same ASAP.
Thanks
S.Jagan
HI Sir,
you can perform this pooja during rahu kalam it will be good to perform to get the results.
Thanks
Sir,
We wanted to get milk Abhisheka during Rahu kala … we will be coming from bangalore..should we take a prior appointment or can we come directly and get the Pooja done?
HI Madam,
You can get the tickets on arrival there is no prior bookings for thirunageshwaram.
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We are proposed to come on 27.10.2017.for parikaram. Shall we get the ticket for the same day.
HI Sir,
Yes sir on arrival you can get the tickets.
Thanks
Hi sir,
We wish to perform rahu Kala puja. Should this be done only on Fridays? We are planning to do it on Saturday. On 30th of this month during ayudha puja. Is it okay?
HI Madam,
It is available daily during rahu kalam so you can plan on any day.
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Sir I m planning to come for milk abhisegam ( Raghu) pooja.after that can I go to tirupati and srikalhasti.
Hi Sir,
Yes you can visit sir
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We have to visit the temple in 16. 02.2018. We have to do abishegam. When we have to reach temple
HI Sir,
You can contact at 9393939510 for further details
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Sir, I am S.Deivendran from cumbum. I visit to Thirunagesewaran temple for my child naga dosam at time of ragukaalam on sunday 18.02.2018 4.30 pm. pooja. So, what guidence for me for best pooja
HI Sir,
You can contact at 9393939510 for any suugestions they will guide you
Thanks
Dear sir,
Is the abhishekam done separately or combined for all if it is done combined then how we can know whether we have dosham or not
Dear Sir/Madam,
its done in group no separate abhishekam
Thank you
I want to perform pooja for Rahu swami. Do I need to register for this? What is the contact number to reach out to Temple office person? Can you please send the details to my email address?
HI Sir,
You can get the tickets on arrival at temple counter sir and for more details you can contact at 9393939510
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Today rahukala poojatimings for abhishekam
HI Sir,
You can plan between 12 pm to 1:30pm to perform the abhishekam sir
Thanks
Hi Sir,
I want to perform Pooja on 26th of this month, it is pournami on that day will it be conducted as I have to plan my trip pls reply
Dear Sir/ Madam,
pooja will be performed daily please contact 9393939150 for pooja booking.
Thank you.
We have to perform homam(Raghu Shanti Pooja)should I make advance booking for that Pooja or can I pay as the same day when I have to perform the pooja
Dear Sir/Madam,
you can perform the pooja daily for further details please contact 9393939150.
Thank you.
Hello sir ,
I want to perform milk abhishekam to lord rahu on Sunday 30-09-18 . It would be great if you help me with the timings to perform the abhishekam and also would like to know about the bookings for the abhishekam.
Dear Sir/Madam,
it cost you From 100 to 500, the higher the cost the close you sit infront of the GOD. tikcet will be available daily at the temple counter in the temple opening hours.
Thank you
dear sir I need for raghu pooja so please book the ticket my location is cuddalore sir my contract number 8825648331 tank you
Dear Sir/Madam,
You can perform the pooja directly on arrival there is no online booking for pooja.
Thank you.
Dear sir/madam, I am coming from coimbatore to kumbakonam tomorrow. I have to visit thirumanamchaeri and thirunageshwaram. I need to do milk abhishaekam tomorrow at raghu time (3pm -4.30pm). Will i get tickets if I come there and get or do I need to do any reservations.
Also please advice whether I can come here after visiting thirumanamchaeri tomorrow and cone here around 2pm. Since i need to lit ghee lamps here after taking bath in thirthakulam. Is it advisable?
Dear Sir/Madam,
You need to get directly on arrival , for booking please check with the temple counter.
Thank you.
Sir, on 24th of March 19 we are planning for Rahu Pooja, any advance booking required.
Dear Sir/Madam,
There is no online booking you need to get that directly at the temple counter.
Thank you.
Sir/ Madam,
Is there any pavitra shnanam before performing rahu dosha nivarana poojam…..?
Dear Sir/Madam,
You can perform pavitra shnanam at the temple .
Thank you.