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Navagrah - Rahu - Introduction

Introduction

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Introduction: 
   
From the astrological point of view, Rahu is considered as a shadow planet and one that gives sufferings. Its site is situated near Uppali Village, at 7 km to the east of Kumbhkonam in Tamil Nadu. Uppali is also known as the Tirupati of South.
    
The main presiding deity here is Lord Shiv. It is believed that here, the king of serpents, Rahu had worshipped Shiv. Hence the form of Shiv is here is called Nageshwar.
    
The temple was built in the 10th century by Gandaraditya Chola, the son of Chola king Parantak-I.
    
The famous saint Tirugyan Sambandar visited this place and composed songs praising Nageshwar.
    
This place has been considered holy since ancient times. It is said that saints like Parashar, Agastya, and Vishwamitra also meditated here.
   
The Rahu Temple is located in the south-west corner of the Nagnath Swami Temple complex. The temple has idols of Rahu with both of his wives, Simhi and Chitralekha.
   
The Vedic astrology does not have a reference of Rahu. Its earliest evidence is found in the Mahabharat.
 

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Mythological Beliefs

Mythological Beliefs: 
   
Rahu has been stated as the son of King Viprachit and Simhika in Shrimadbhagwat Puran. Simhika is believed to be the sister of Bhakt Prahlad and daughter of Hiranyakaship. Rahu is said to have 100 brothers and a sister known as Mahishmati.
    
 It is believed that here, Rahu had worshipped Shiv to get absolved from the curse of Saint Sushila. His penance not only relieved him of the curse but also granted him the status of a planet.
    
According to the Skand Puran, after the churning of the ocean, Rahu disguised himself as a God to get a share of nectar and drank some of it. However Lord Vishnu in the form of Mohini, cut off his head on being signalled by Surya and Chandrama.
   
Rigved states that when Rahu, the son of Asuya (Simhika) swallows Surya and Chandra, the entire earth is engulfed in complete darkness.
    
It is believed that when Rahu is bathed with milk, the milk turns blue and regains its whiteness on reaching up to his feet.
   
According to another belief, King Sambumali also worshipped Nagnath Swami and bathed in the Surya Sarovar here. This rid him of the curse by sage Kalangiri.
   
Dravidian texts consider Rahu as a form of Lord Shiv and suggest that Rahu is pleased by the worship of Durga.
 

Astrological Beliefs

Astrological Beliefs: 
   
According to Matsya Puran, Rahu revolves around the shadow of the earth and is the presiding deity of shadow.
   
Skand Puran states that a favourable position of Rahu provides an individual with strength and prosperity. Such persons are not affected by snake bites, and they are also befriended by their enemies.
   
Those affected by the negatives of Rahu get an abhishek done of themselves at the Rahu Temple in Nageshwaram during a Rahu kaal on Sunday.
   
Astrology considers Rahu as a kaarak griha that has an effect on materialistic pleasures. Its metal is lead and gem is hessonite.
   
Rahu is the Lord of 3 nakshatras, Adra, Swati, and Shatabhisha. Its element is air and direction is south-west.
 

Where To Stay

Where To Stay : 
   
Hotels:
 
 Category
 General
 Name
 Kashi Tower Hotel
 Address
 T.S.R. Big Street, Kumbhkonam, Tanjore, Tamil Nadu - 612 001
 Telephone
 +91-435 - 242 2538
   
 
 Category
 Medium
 Name
 Kashi International Hotel
 Address
 Town High School Road, Kumbhkonam, Tanjore,
 Tamil Nadu - 612 001
 Telephone
 +91-435 - 2431055
 Fax  www.hotelkasiinternational.com
   
 
 Category
 Medium
 Name
 Hotel Aditya
 Address
 Tanjore Main Road, Kumbhkonam, Tamil Nadu
 Telephone
 +91-435 - 2421794
   
 
 Category
 High
 Name
 Paradise Resort
 Address
 3/1216, Tanjore Main Road, Kumbhkonam, Tamil Nadu
 Telephone
 +91-435- 3291354
 Fax  +91-435 - 2416469
   
 
 Category
 High
 Name
 Sangam Lodge
 Address
 98, South Nageshwaram Street, Kumbhkonam, Tamil Nadu
 Telephone
 +91-435- 2431079
 

Location/Climate

Location/Climate: 
Location
 Geographical  Location  Height  Above  Sea Level  Average Annual Rainfall
 Latitude  Longitude  24 metres  200 mm
 11˚ N  79.4˚ E
 
Temperature

Temperature is given in degrees Celsius.
 Month  Jan   Feb   Mar   Apr  May  Jun  Jul  Aug  Sep  Oct   Nov    Dec
 Maximum 
30
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
 04374
 Puja Timings
 6.00 a.m.-1.00 p.m., 4.00-9.00 p.m.
 Police Assistance
  +91 - 04364 - 225294
 Ambulance/Hospital
  Government Hospital
 Tel: +91- 435 - 2430002
 ATM Centre
 State Bank of India
 Tel: +91- 435 - 2420099
 Canara Bank
 Tel: +91 - 435 - 2411636
 Currency Exchange
 Bank of India
 Muttu Street, Kumbhkonam, Tamil Nadu
 Tel: +91 - 435 – 2420693
 ICICI Bank
 127, T. S. R. Big Street, Kumbhkonam, Tamil Nadu
 Tel: +91 - 435 – 2422606, 2401163
 Post Office
 +91- 435 – 2421390
 Tourist Office
  +91 - 4362 - 230 984

Travel Planner

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Airports in the vicinity: 
- Chennai
- Tiruchirapalli
- Pondicherry
Railway: 
 Main Railway Stations  Station Code
 Kanchipuram  CJ
 Shrirangam  SRGM
 Kumbhakonam  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   Kumbhakonam 103 km
  Tanjavore 50 km
 Thirunageshwar   Kumbhakonam 7 km
  Tanjavore 60 km
 Thiruvenkadu   Kumbhakonam 63 km
  Tanjavore 72 km
 Thanjavur   Chennai 321 km
  Tiruchchirapalli 55 km
 Keezhaperumpallam   Kumbhakonam 68 km
  Tanjavore 76 km
 Kanjanur   Kumbhakonam 18 km
  Tanjavore 64 km

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