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Raahu at Thirunageshwaram Temple
The Thirunageshwaram Temple
Importance of Thirunageshwaram Temple

Raahu at Thirunageshwaram Temple

Navagraha Raahu was associated with this temple . Raahu and Ketu are considered to be the most important figures , whose posi ᠀� on will determine a person ’ s life . Wrong posi ᠀� on of Raahu is said to inflict pain and sufferings on human beings . People who visit this shrine believe that by praying to Raahu three ᠀� mes a day , one ’ s sins will be vanished . Raahu along with his consorts can be seen here in Idol forms .

The Thirunageshwaram Temple

This temple bears tes ᠀� mony to the workmanship of Cholas . This temple was ini ᠀� ally built by Aditya Chola 1 in 10 th century A . D . In later ᠀� mes Chola King Kanadarithya reconstructed this temple with Granite . There are four gateways or Gopurams in four direc ᠀� ons of the temple . Raahu was enshrined in the second precinct of North Eastern sector . The holy Shenbaga tree was situated within temple boundary . There are totally 12 Theerthams or sacred tanks in this temple .

Importance of Thirunageshwaram Temple

The greatest wonder which is found in this temple was unique and cannot be seen in part of the world . The miracle is that when milk is poured on Shiva Linga , the color of milk will turn blue , a 袈 er a few minutes it will return to its original state . Sunday was considered to be the most important for offering poojas to Raahu . This temple truly brings bliss and happiness to those people who believes in god .
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