Naganathaswamy Temple - Keezhaperumpallam

🛕 Lord Shiva | 📍 Keezhaperumpallam, Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu

Temple Tags: Ancient Temple Famous Temple Navagraha Temple South India Temple

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Morning: 05:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Evening: 03:30 PM – 06:30 PM

📅 Best Time to Visit

October to March is generally comfortable for travel.

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🔱 Temple Significance

Naganathaswamy Temple at Keezhaperumpallam is traditionally regarded as the Navagraha temple dedicated to Ketu. The presiding deity is Lord Shiva as Naganathaswamy, with Soundara Nayagi as the Goddess. The Ketu shrine is an important feature of the temple, making it a major destination for devotees following the traditional Navagraha pilgrimage.

🏛 Temple History

The temple is an ancient Shaiva shrine associated with the Chola period. The original temple complex is traditionally believed to have been built during the Chola period, while the present masonry structure is associated with the Nayak period. The temple is maintained by the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department of the Government of Tamil Nadu.

According to the traditional legend, during the churning of the Ocean of Milk, the serpent Vasuki was used as the churning rope. When the deadly poison emerged, Lord Shiva consumed it to protect the worlds. Vasuki is said to have worshipped Shiva at this place, where Shiva manifested as Naganathaswamy.

The village is also mentioned in connection with the Tevaram tradition and is classified as a Vaippu Sthalam. The temple has shrines for Naganathaswamy, Soundara Nayagi, Ketu and other deities including Subramanya, Gajalakshmi and Bhairavar.

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Daily Poojas

Regular temple worship schedule

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No daily poojas available.

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Special Rituals

Sacred offerings and temple rituals

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🎉 Temple Festivals

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🔔 Darshan Timings & Rules

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Dress Code

Traditional and modest clothing is recommended.

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Photography

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Prasad

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Prasad Details

Temple prasadam is available according to temple arrangements.

🧭 Pilgrim Travel Tips

Keezhaperumpallam is traditionally recognised as the Ketu Sthalam among the nine Navagraha temples.
The temple is approximately 2 km from Poompuhar.
Devotees traditionally worship Naganathaswamy first and then Ketu.
Ketu-related worship is especially important for devotees undertaking a Navagraha pilgrimage.
Major festivals include Mahasivaratri, Margazhi Thiruvathirai, Panguni Uthiram and Thirukarthigai.
The temple is also known for the traditional Annaprasanam ceremony, the first feeding of rice to infants.
During major festivals and planetary transition occasions, expect larger crowds.