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Navagrah - Ketu - Introduction

Introduction

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Introduction: 
   
In the Indian astrological system, Ketu is considered as a shadow planet whose good and evil effects influence not only an individual’s life but also the entire creation.
    
A renowned temple of Ketu is situated in Keezhperumpallam Village of Tamil Nadu. It is 25 km to the east of Mayiladuthurai. The local village here is Dharmakulam.
    
Keezhperumpallam is known for the Nageshwar Temple of Lord Shiv where his Devi is Sundara Nayaki. This temple is from the Chola era and its complex houses the Ketu Temple.
    
A west-facing, 5-hooded idol of Ketu is installed in the temple. Those affected with the negatives of Ketu donate a silver serpent. The temple pond is called Nag-teerth.
    
The Tamil word Keezhperumpallam means a deep valley. It perhaps suggests the highest order of decline of Ketu’s body when Lord Vishnu had cut it into pieces.
   
Pipal and Neem are worshipped as the temple trees.
 

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Mythological Beliefs

Mythological Beliefs: 
   
According to a tale mentioned in various Puranas, when a disguised Rahu drank the nectar that emerged from the churning of the ocean, Lord Vishnu in the form of Mohini cut his body in 2 parts. The nectar consumption made the head portion immortal and came to be known as Rahu while the lower body part was known as Ketu.
    
 The Puranas mention Ketu as one with an ugly face with a mace in one hand and the other in a blessing posture. An eagle is considered as his carrier.
    
According to the temple folklore, Ketu worshipped Lord Shiv at this place and Lord Shiv, pleased with his penance, granted him the status of a planet.
   
According to Matsya Puran, Ketu has many forms of which the most prominent one is that of a Dhumketu (comet) which has an effect on the entire creation.
    
Various sources refer to Ketu by different names like Rahupoonchh, Shikhi, Dhwaj etc. The mythological sources consider him as a part of Daanav (demon) Jaati and Jaimini Gotra.
   
The locals believe that all kinds of negative effects of Ketu can be eliminated by a serpent donation to the temple, a worship of Lord Nageshwar, and a bath in Nag teerth.
 

Astrological Beliefs

Astrological Beliefs: 
   
The nature of Ketu has qualities of Tam and his appearance is dark. Except the body parts, Ketu possesses the same virtues as that of Mangal.
   
Ketu is considered as the Lord of Mithun (Gemini). It displays a high effect in Dhanu (Sagittarius) and low in Vrish (Taurus).
   
Budh (Mercury), Shukra (Venus), Shani (Saturn), and Rahu are considered as friendly planets while it has animosity with Chandra (Moon), Surya (Sun) and Mangal (Mars).
   
Ketu literally means a flag. In this form the planet is symbolic of an individual’s rise and fall. Its highest effect is between the age of 48 and 52 years.
   
The ill effects (Mahadasha) of Ketu last for 7 years. His presence in an inauspicious position in the birth chart gives rise to a number of sicknesses in the individual. Cat’s eye is considered as his gem stone.
 

Where To Stay

Where To Stay : 
   
Hotels:
 
 Category
 General
 Name
 Hotel Pams
 Address
 30-B Town, Mayiladuthurai - 609 001
 Telephone
 +91 - 4364 - 228 777
 Fax  +91 - 4364 - 228 775
   
 
 Category
 General
 Name
 Hotel Dayalan
 Address
 2, Nayanarpillai Street, Mayiladuthurai - 609 001
 Telephone
 +91 - 4364 - 229 298, 226 845
   
 
 Category
 Medium
 Name
 Happy Village Restaurant
 Address
 State Bank Road, Mayiladuthurai - 609 001
 Telephone
 +91 - 4364 - 240 212
   
 
 Category
 Medium
 Name
 Archana Hotel
 Address
 38 Big Bazar Street, Mayiladuthurai - 609 001
 Telephone
 +91 - 4364 - 229 774
   
 
 Category
 High
 Name
 Hotel Silambu
 Address
 G Town Extension, Mayiladuthurai
 Telephone
 +91 - 4364 - 222 801
   
 
 Category
 High
 Name
 Prince Hotel
 Address
 133, M. G. Road, Mayiladuthurai
 Telephone
 +91 - 4364 - 2260 01
 

Location/Climate

Location/Climate: 
Location
 Geographical  Location  Height Above  Sea Level  Average Annual Rainfall
 Latitude  Longitude  59 metres  111.37 Cm
 36.6˚ N  32.5˚ E
 
Temperature

Temperature is given in degrees Celsius.
 Month  Jan   Feb   Mar   Apr  May  Jun  Jul  Aug  Sep  Oct   Nov    Dec
 Maximum 
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33
36
37
38
37
36
36
35
32
30
30
 Minimum
21
23
34
26
27
27
26
26
25
24
23
21

General Information

General Information: 
 STD Code
 04364
 Puja Timings  6.00 a.m.-12.30 p.m., 4.00-8.30 p.m.
 Police Assistance
  +91 - 4364 - 225 294
 Ambulance/Hospital
  Venkateshwar Hospital
 Tel: +91 - 4364 - 242 325
 ATM Centre
 ICICI Bank ATM, Mayiladuthurai
 ICICI Bank ATM, Baba Complex, 127/2,
 Muthu Vakil Road, Mayiladuthurai - 609 001.
 Currency Exchange
 State Bank of India
 Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu - 609 001
 Tel: +91 - 4364 - 223 269
 Bank of Baroda
 178, Mahadhan Street, Mayiladuthurai,
 Tamil Nadu - 609 001, Tel: +91 - 4364 - 242 023
 Post Office
 Tel: +91 - 4364 - 222 055
 Fax:+91 - 4364 - 224 760
 Tourist Office
  Tamil Nadu Tourism Complex,
 No. 2, Walajah Road, Chennai - 600 002
 Tel: +91 - 44 - 2536 7850, 2538 3333,
 2538 9857, 2536 0294,
 Fax: +91 - 44 - 2536 1385, 2538 1567

Travel Planner

Address (Click on "A" to locate): 
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Airports in the vicinity: 
- Chennai
- Tiruchirapalli
- Pondicherry
Railway: 
 Main Railway Stations  Station Code
 Kanchipuram  CJ
 Shrirangam  SRGM
 Kumbakonam  KMU
 Tanjore  TJ
Road Distance from Destinations: 
  Kanchipuram   Chennai  70 km
  Tiruchirapalli  265 km
  Shrirangam

 

   Chennai  310 km
  Tiruchirapalli  10 km
  Thingloor   Kumbhakonam 32 km
  Tanjore 13 km
  Alankudi   Chennai  103 km
  Tanjavore  50 km
  Tirunageshwar   Kumbhakonam 7 km
  Tanjavore 60 km
  Tiruvenkadu   Kumbhakonam 63 km
  Tanjore 72 km
  Thanjavur   Chennai  321 km
  Tiruchirapalli 55 km
  Keezhaperupallam   Kumbhakonam 68 km
  Tanjavore 76 km
  Kanjanur   Kumbhakonam 18 km
  Tanjavore 64 km

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