![]() History of Thirunageswaram Raghu Temple Thirunageswaram Raghu Temple is associated with a history. According to Poudiga Purana Lord Shiva once told his consort Umadevi about Shenbagaraniyam, now called Thirunageswaram. Lord Shiva known as Shenbagarane Eswara was bestowing his blessings to his devotees at Shenbagaraniyam, under the Shenbagam tree. It is said that Nandi, the Lord's mode of conveyance worshipped the Lord. This helped him achieve the status as Nandeesan. Lord Indra worshipped Goddess Girigujambal with Punugu, a rare scent variety and got relieved of the pungent smell that was emanating from all over his body. Sages Gowthama, Vashista, Parasarar, and Kings Nala, Pandavas and Bageerathan also obtained relief upon worshipping Sri Magenta Swami here. Kings of Snakes Aadisesha, Thakshagan and Karkotagan worshipped the Lord here and were blessed by him. Architecture of Thirunageswaram Raghu Temple Four major streets are located around the temple. The temple has four gateways and is enclosed by huge compound walls. A broad pathway (Praharam) near the walls leads to a beautiful flower garden on the northern side. Devotees can visit the Vinayaga temple, Balibeedam, Nandeeswarar Mandabam and Thwaja Sthambam (Flag post) by entering through the eastern gate. There is also a water head on the southern side of the temple. It has four Mandaps. One of these is a 100 pillar Mandap built in car style. The eastern walls of the temple have been decorated artistically. ![]() Festivals of Thirunageswaram Raghu Temple Thirunageswaram Raghu Temple organises many festivals on a grand scale like Bramahotsavam, Kandashasti, Shivaratri, Navaratri, Sekkizhar Vaikasi Pooja and Raaghu Switching over to next Rasi. Thirunageswaram temple is 6 kms from Kumbakonam on the Kumbakonam- Karaikal bus route. The nearest station is the Thirunageswaram Railway Station. |
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Thirunageswaram Raghu Temple