Kethu: Temple ( Kizhaperumpallam )
The Naganathar Temple known as the Kethu. This is an ancient Saivite shrine where legend has it that Kethu, one of the 9 celestial bodies central to astrological beliefs worshipped Shiva. This place is also called Vanagiri. Kethu prayed to Naaganaadhaswami and was blessed and rid of his sins by Lord Siva. It is rare to find Kethu with his head. At this sthala, he can be seen worshipping Naaganaadhaswami with his folded hands held high. Kethu is the tail of a serpent as his body, a description which very much matches with his connection to the image of a comet. However in the images, he is usually shown with a poke marked body, riding upon a vulture and holding a mace.
The devas and asuras churned the Paarkadal (Sea of milk) to obtain amirtham that would free them from death, keeping them alive for ever. When the amirtham emerged, Lord Vishnu in the fuise of Mohini ws distributing the amirtham only to the devas. He was worried that the evil deeds of the asuras will incrase multifold if they consumed amirtham. Realizing this, one of the asuras with the help of the asura Guru Sukrachariyar, took the form of a deva and consumed the nectar. Suryan and Chandran who noticed this, complained to Lord Narayana.
In anger, Lord Narayana hit the asura on the head with the spoon in his hand. The head was cut off and fell on the ground. But because the asura had consumed amirtham, his head and body continued to live. The head portion of the asura attached itself to a snake body to become Rahu Bhagavan. The body portion that was thrown away fell in Pothigai mountain region. This was found and preserved by a Brahmin. The head of a snake got attached to the asura body to become Kethu.
Benefits of Worshipping:The kethu Bhagavan is ruled by Lord Ganesha and Indra. Those who are affected by Kethu dosha come here for rectification. The person who affected naga dosham, kala sharpa dosham, vivaha dosham(marriage), mental disorders, puthra dosham, fears of robbery, bad habits, nervous and leprosy problems, especially dangerous of all poisonous life forms, they come to visit Kizhaperumpallam Kethu Sthalam(kethu planet) they will rid from all these problems. Kethu is the presiding deity of Moksha.
Things of Worshipping:
Day : Tuesday
Donation : Horse Gram, Cat's Eye, spotted Goat, Dear Musk, Mixed Colored Cloth, Feeding Black Dog
Homa/Havan : Wood From Kusha Tree
Medicinal Bath : Red Sandal, Dear Musk, Elephant Musk, Urine of Ram, Pomegranate
Flower : Red AlliCloth : Multi Coloured Cloth
Prasatham (Food) : Rice mixed with Khollu powder.
Location:
(kizhaperumpallam)The ninth Navagraha temple is the Kizhaperumpallam near Poombukar, Nagai district in Tamil Nadu (India).
Rahu: -Thirunageswaram Temple
The god Rahu is the King of snakes and since he worshipped lord Shiva the place was in the name of Thirunageswaram. The temple was built by King Gandaraditya Chola son of Parantaka Chola I. A legend has it that the mythological serpents Adiseshan, Dakshan and Kaarkotakan worshipped Shiva here.
Legend also has it that King Nala worshipped Shiva here as in Thirunallar. This temple faces the east; it has four Gopurams and three corridors. The Gopuram has five tiers. As one enters the one can have darshanam of Nirutha Ganapathy, Nanadi.
Rahu is instrumental in strengthening one's power and converting even an enemy into a friend. He is ruled by Goddess Durga. The main deity's name is Nageshwarar and Ambal's name is Girigujambikai. She is decorated as a small girl in the Mornings, as young lady in Noons and as lady in evenings. Here Rahu resides with his wife and everyday, during Rahu kala Abishekam, when Milk is pouring over idol, it miraculously the color of milk changes from white to light blue colour. People having Rahu dosha come here during Rahu kalam and perform Abishekas. The King Sambumali who had incurred the wrath of sage Kaalangiri, attained moksha after bathing in the temple tank and praying to the Lord and Ambal of this temple. The devas and asuras churned the Paarkadal (Sea of milk) to obtain amirtham that would free them from death, keeping them alive for ever.
When the amirtham emerged, Lord Vishnu in the guise of Mohini was distributing the amirtham only to the devas. He was worried that the evil deeds of the asuras will increase multifold if they consumed amirtham. Realizing this, one of the asuraas with the help of the asura Guru Sukrachariyar, took the form of a deva and consumed the nectar. Suryan and Cha dran who noticed this, complained to Lord Narayana. In anger, Lord Narayana hit the asura on the head with the spoon in his hand. The head was cut off and fell on the ground.
But because the asura had consumed amirtham, his head and body continued to live. The body of a snake got attached to the head to become Rahu Bhagavan. Rahu prayed to Lord Vishnu (Narayan) and got the position of a Sayagraham. Rahu takes his revenge on Suryan and Chandra, whether he gets a chance by devouring them. This is commonly called a s eclipse (Grahanam). Rahu is represented on a 'Simhasana' or a silver chariot drawn by eight horses. According to some it possesses four arms, three of which bear 'Khadga', 'Khetaka', and 'Sula' and in Varada pose and sometimes he possesses two arms carrying a book.
Benefits of Worshipping:The person who come to visit Thirunageswaram Rahu Sthalam(Rahu planet) they will find relief from naga dosham, kala sharpa dosham, vivaha dosham(marriage), mental disorders, puthra dosham, nervous and leprosy problems. To come out from all these problems the person praying to Rahu at this sthala helps rids from these factors and also saves the person from all poisonous life forms.
Things of Worshipping:
Day : Saturday
Donation : Black Urad Dhal, Seven Types of Grain (Wheat, Rice, Sesame, Moong, Millet, Savan, Gram Cereal), Black Cloth, Gomed, Snake made of Gold, Salt, Coconut, Shoe, Sword, Feeding Snakes
Homa/Havan : Wood From Harit Duba Tree
Medicinal Bath : Dear Musk, Elephant Musk, Doorva (Millet Grass), Leaves of Wood Apple
Flower : MantharaiCloth : Block Cloth
Prasatham (Food) : Rice mixed with Black Urad Dhal powder.
Location:
(Thirunageswaram)The eighth Navagraha temple is the Thirunageswaram near Kumbakonam, Thanjavur district in Tamil Nadu (India).
Saneeswaran Temple: (Thirunallar)
The god Shaneeshwar is also called Saturn:(Lord Darbaraneswara Temple - Thirunallar. This is an ancient Shiva temple probably constructed in 7th century. Shaneeshwar is a god and son of Surya and his wife Chaya(Shadow goddess) and also known as Chayaputra he is the elder brother of Yama. Shaneeshwar gives as the results of once deeds through appropriate punishment and rewards Yama grants the results of once deeds after death. Saturday is the most appropriate days for worshipping Shaneeshwar Bhagavan. Shaneeshwar Bhagavan is decorated with black flowers.
Whether one is under Sani's favourable or unfavourable effects, one should constantly worship him. By doing so, one can ensure that the impact of adverse effect is minimised and the benefits of favourable effect are maximized. Sani is a turbulent and troublesome god who makes and breaks fortunes, by his influence and position in the planetary system for which he is invariably feared, and especially worshipped by those who believe in Hindu astrology. He is generally shown with four hands riding upon a chariot, or a buffalo or a crow. In three hands he shown holding an arrow, a bow and a javelin respectively while the fourth one is held in varadamudra. The aspect of Sani Bhagavan on a persons life it is not that saneshwaran is destroyer alone.
He is a revered to be both, a giver and destroyer. During period like 7 ½ years saturn period (elarai nattu Sani, Saade Sati, Shani dosh) which may be three types. Pongu Sani, Mangu Sani and Marana Sani. He gives all tribulation to the concerned person. During Pongu Sani, he bestows on them. In Mangu Sani giving troubles to the person lot. Legend is that Lord Saneeswara was once waiting to catch King Nala, noticed that he had not washed the back portion of his feet, while preparing for his prayers. Nala worked under King Irudhupannan as his charioteer. In the mean time Damayanthi went to her father's place where he arranged for a swayamvaram for his daughter. Irudhupannan also attended the swayamvaram where Nala in disguise was the charioteer.
Damyanti identified Nala, the charioteer as her husband. With the effect of the boon from Karkodakan Nala regained his original form and became the King once again. Nala is said to have visited Tirunallar as per the advice of sage Bharadwaja. As soon as he entered the main sannidhi of the temple, Saneeswaran departed from him. Once Shaneeshwar climbed on to Hanuman's shoulder, implying that Shaneeshwar's influence was beginning on Lord Hanuman. At this, Hanuman assumed a large size, and Shaneeshwar was caught painfully between Hanuman's shoulders and the ceiling of the room they were in. as the pain was unbearable, Lord Shaneeshwar requested Lord Hanuman to release him, promising in return, that if a person prayed to Lord Hanuman, he (Shaneeshwar) would moderate or eliminate the malefic effects of his influence on that person; following this, Lord Hanuman released Shaneeshwar.
According to tale Shri Shaneeshwardev was about to enter life of Luv and Kush in Sade sati period, but Shri Hanuman requested him not to do, so as Shri Hanuman believed that he punished Lord Ram double already by sending him in exile for 14 years. Shri Shaneeshwardev refused telling that this is his karma and he can't run away from it. Listening this Shri Hanuman crushed Shri Shaneeshwardev under his feet. Shri Shaneeshwardev was suffering from too much of pain and hence agreed to leave Luv and Kush.
There is one more evidence that the saneshwaran is around all over the universe. There is a village name of Shaneeshwar shingnapur in that village there is no roof in all houses, no door and no lock also. The whole village seems to be in open yard. No thievery or burglary ever occurred here in this hamlet called Shaneeshwar Shingnapur. Some who have tried to steal have died vomiting blood within minutes of their act and before they could cross the boundary. Many others are said have received varied punishments such as long sickness, mental imbalance etc.
Benefits of Worshipping:The person who come to visit Tirunallar Shaneeshwar Sthalam(Saturn Temple) who is suffering from Shaneeshwar dhasa and 7 ½ years saturn period (elarai nattu Sani, Saade Sati, Shani dosh), he has to take oil bath in nala thirtha (pool) while dharsan he has to go with wet cloth then take dharsan of Shiva Parvathidevi and saneshwara Bhagavan. The person all these pooja do systematically the ill effect which is suffering through Shaneeshwar desha is completely vanish out or at least abate to some extent.
Things of Worshipping:
Day : Saturday
Donation : Sesame Seeds, Sesame Oil, Blue/Black Cloth, Black Buffalo, Iron, Blue
Sapphire, Feeding Blind/Lame/Aged/Dark People, Feeding Crow/Black Buffalo Homa/Havan : Wood From Shami Tree (Serratula anthelmintica)
Medicinal Bath : Black Sesame Oil, Black Sesame Seeds, Saunf (Anseed), Anjan – Kali Ber (Zizyphus Jujuba)
Flower : Vanni and Blue kuvalai Cloth : Block Cloth
Prasatham (Food) : Rice mixed with sesame powder.
Location:(Thirunallar)The seventh Navagraha temple is the Thirunallar near Karaikal (Mayiladudhurai) {Tamil Nadu(India).
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