6.Sri Naganatha Swamy ,Thirunageswaram

Address	Thirunageswaram-612204, Kumbakonam. ,(T.K), THANJAVUR (D.T)
City	Thanjavur
State	Tamilnadu
Location	South India
Year of Construction	(950AD-957AD), (17th century A.D.)
Type of Construction	Ancient (Famous for:Grandeur,Magnificience)
Type of Building	Temple
Managed By	The Hindu Religious & Charitable Endowments Department
Official address & Website & E-mail	THE EXECUTIVE OFFICER Sri Naganatha Swamy Temple, (Sri Raaghusthalam), Thirunageswaram -612 204, Kumbakonam(T.K.) Thanjavur (D.T) Phone: 0435 - 2463354 E-MAIL:sriraaghutemple@sancharnet.in www.thirunageswaramraghu.org
Histroy	(Naga in tamil/sanskrit means Snake and Natha means God) temple for Shaivaites.
Dedicated To
Saint	Gautama, Markanteya, Parasara,
Main diety	Nageswarar swamy
Other Deities	Vinayagar , Periyanayagi Amman.,Arthanareeswara Shrine ,GiriGujambika Shrine
Religion	Hinduism
Famous For	Parigharasthalam: Kalasthra dhosha, Naga dhosa and Putra dhosha should worship Raaghu Offering of prayer will confer relief from sickness and evil sprits and bestow benefits.
Temple (Holy) Tree &threetham	Temple (Holy) Tree (Sthalavirutsha):- Sambaka tree (Champak), Sacred Tank (Theertham):- There are 12 Theerthams
Festival	PIRATHOSAM, full moon day pooja, raaghu's transit
Best Time	All seasons
Opening Schedule	5.30 a. m to 1. p.m., 3.p.m. to 8.p.m.
Visit Timings	5.30a. m to 1. p.m., 4.p.m. to 8.p.m.
Pooja Schedule	7 a. m to 1. p.m., 4.p.m. to 8.p.m. Special Abhisekas are between 4.30 to 6 p.m. (Raaghu Kala) in all Sundays
special pooja	Five kala poojaof Rahu bhagawan sannathi where milk abhishekham is performed daily during Rahukaalam. At this time, the milk that is poured on the statue turns blue when it passes over the body and once again to white after it reaches the floor. This wonder is watched by many daily during the raahu kaalam. Abhisekam,Sandal Paste Decoration,Flower Decoration,Annadhanam,Musical and Cultural Programmes are being arranged for a period of three during raghav Transit. Dhosa parigharam: Laksharchana - Rs.125
pooja details	Karthigai(3rd Friday) Brahmotsava Margazhi Thiruvathirai-Nartaraja’s Procession Thai(1st day) Punuguchattam-Adornement Masi Sivarathri-Nagaraja Worship-2nd kala Chitirai Singaravelar’s Procession Vaikasi(Visaka) Somaskanthar’s Procession Purattasi Navarathri Festival Aippasi Kandasasti
Entry Formalities	Free
Accomodation	Many hotels and restaurant are there in Thanjavur and kumbakonam
Accesibility	Thanjavur is accessible by road and train from most cities of Tamil Nadu, which includes of course Madras. Trichy has an airport with flights from Madras and is also an important railhead. The city of Kumbakonam is 40 kilometers from Thanjavur . Bus facilities are available from Thanjavur and kumbakonam Thirunageswaram is located 6 km from Kumbakonam on Karaikal road. This temple has an individual shrine for Raghu Bahavan. Raghu is one of the deity in the Navagrahas. Nearest Railway station is at 2 k.m far at Theprumanallur (Thirunageswaram). The convenient railway station is located at Kumbakonam (6 k.m) - both Express, Passenger trains arrive on meter-gauge and broad-gauge railway tracks.
Bus route	THE WAYS OF APPROCH TO THIS TEMPLE Pilgrims coming form Madurai, Tiruchi, Coimbatore Salem etc., have to alight at Thanjavur Bus Stand and form there, they can come to Kumbakonam . Pilgrims form Madras, Neyveli, Mayiladuthurai, Thiruvarur etc., have to alight at Kumbakonam bus stand and form there.