Sri Nageswarar Temple -Ragu sthalam — Attraction in Tamil Nadu

Sri Kamatchi Amman sametha Sri Nageswarar temple. The temple was built by the celebrated saivite poet Sekkizhar. The Vinayaka is lord Anungai Vinayaka. The temple has a five tier tower. Saint Sundarar with Paravai Nachiyar, Lord Satyanarayana in form of a serpent, Nagendrar and lord Naga nadheswarar grace from their shrines in the parikara. There is shiva linga in the middle of these serpents. There are also shrines for Lord Kasiviswanatha mothers Lakshmi and Saraswathi, lord Muruga with his consorts Valli and Deivanai, lord Karpaga Vinayaka and Sani baghwan. Those afflicted with serpent planet adverse aspects and those facing problems due Ragu planet transition pray for relief. Lord Nageswarar represents the attribute of planet Raghu. Mother Kamakshi on her lion vahan Grace's from a separate shrine facing south. Sekkizhar graces from a separate shrine in standing form in parikara facing west worshipping the lord with chinmudra and holding palm leaves in hand. Sekkizhar belongs to the period of king Ananaya chola. The poet enriched the saivite philosophy and the Tamil literature there by through his magnum opus Periya Puranam speaking the greatness of 63 Nayanmars. Sekkizhar once visited Thiru Nageswaram near Kumbakonam, a place attributed to Raghu planet. After worshipping lord Nageswarar, Sekkizhar desired to enjoy this darshan everyday which was not possible due to the long distance from his place. He decided and built this temple following the same model and installed the shiva linga,named lord Nageswarar. The temple become famous as Vada Nageswaram. A fewyears ago, the shiva linga installed by Sekkizhar was damaged. Devotees removed it and put it in the surya theertha and replaced it with a new linga. At night lord shiva appeared in the dream of shiva devotee and directed him to install the original linga itself again in the sanctum sanctorum. The order of the lord was duly carried out and the new linga was placed behind the shrine and named as lord...

This was our seventh religious stop for the day in "A Day in Chennai – A Spiritual Journey" — a fast-paced but unforgettable visit to the Kundrathur Sri Nagaeswarar Temple in Chennai. Due to time limits, we had to catch up quickly, but we were still able to capture the most fascinating and peaceful moments this sacred space offered.

This temple is known to be modeled after the famous Thirunageswaram Naganathaswamy Temple, located in Kumbakonam, and is often referred to as Vada Nagaeswarar (North Naganathar). It holds a strong tradition of Rahu worship, where people seek remedies for confusion, disturbances, and mental unrest caused by the shadow planet Rahu. While the concept of Rahu can be mysterious, the faith here is unwavering and deeply rooted.

The temple layout is quite unique. The main structure faces Big Street, a broad road directly in front of the temple. On both the right and left sides, there are smaller roads known as Tank Street, named after the nearby temple tank. This arrangement places the temple at the center of a peaceful yet urban crossroads, blending the sacred atmosphere with the rhythm of daily life in the city. It creates a serene spiritual space nestled within the surrounding urban environment of Chennai.

Inside, the serene presence of Lord Shiva and Goddess Kamakshi Ambal adds to the calm, divine atmosphere. The prakaram (outer corridor) surrounding the temple is spacious, offering visitors room to walk, reflect, and experience the temple's peaceful energy. As you go around the temple, the connection to modern and urban life becomes evident — yet the space still manages to maintain its spiritual charm. The temple feels like a spiritual remedial treasure in the heart of Chennai — a true solace for anyone going through the confusion or chaos often associated with Rahu. Despite the bustling city around it, the temple is nestled quietly within the urban fabric — a spiritual gem amidst the everyday rush...

Nageswarar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located at Kundrathur in Chennai City in Tamilnadu. Presiding Deity is called as Nageswarar and Mother is called as Kamakshi Amman. The temple was built by the celebrated Saivite Poet Sekkizhar. This place is also called as Vada Thirunageswaram. Here the Nagabaranam around the Linga is supposed to be the Rahu for worship. Temple Opening Time

The temple remains open from 06.00 AM to 12.00 Noon and 05.00 PM to 08.30 PM. Festivals

10-day Brahmmotsavam is celebrated with Chitra Poornima (Full Moon day) in April- May. On the eighth day, Lord grants darshan to His devotees when Nalvar the four poet saints, 1) Gnanasambandhar, 2) Thirunavukkarasar, 3) Sundarar and 4) Manickavasagar with Sekkizhar go in procession around the Lord. The wedding festival of Lord Shiva and Mother Parvathi is celebrated on Chitra Poornima day. During the festival, Lord comes in procession on snake vahana.

Guru Puja is celebrated for 10 days in Vaikasi (May-June) with Poosa star day. He is taken to the car shed (procession deity of Sekkizhar) on the Guru Puja day morning, when the public take the saint to the temple on behalf of Lord Himself. Then Sekkizhar enters the sanctum sanctorum to worship Lord Shiva. Full procession takes during the night till returning to the temple next morning. Throughout the day, the temple is open.

There is also a separate temple nearby for Sekkizhar where also a 11-day Guru Puja is celebrated. On the fourth day of the festival, Sekkizhar visits Tirunageswaram temple. Purattasi Niraimani Katchi in September-October, Thai Poosa star float festival, Adipooram in July-August and Masi Magam in February-March are the other festivals celebrated in the temple. Prayers

Those afflicted with serpent planet adverse aspects and those facing problems due Ragu planet transition pray for relief. Devotees, realizing their wishes, perform special abishek and...