• One of the Devara Padal Petra Sthalams.
• The temple is another masterpiece which exhibits the Chola style of architecture. It is believed to have been built by Aditya Chola I in the 10th century A.D.
• As per Hindu legend, the king of snakes, Adisesha did penance at this place, called Senbaranya Kshetram on account of the presence of large number of Senbaga trees. Shiva was pleased by the penance and appeared to him. Since Shiva gave a boon to the king of Serpents, he is called Naganathar.
• The ablution of the image of Rahu during Rahukaalam with milk turning to blue colour in this temple is considered to be a miracle and attracts devotees from distant places. There is a local belief that the worship during morning, afternoon and evening needs to be performed at the three Nageswaran temples namely Nageswaran Temple, Tirunageswaram and Thirupampuram respectively.

Pooja details in Naganathar Temple

• Rahu Bhagwan is said to be the cause for one’s good position, status, business, faithfulness, winning over opposition, to travel overseas, and for mantra power. It is believed that by doing Milk abishekam here for Rahu during Rahu kalam (period of 1 and 1/2 hours occurring every day) the delay in getting married, childlessness, trouble some married life, ill-effects of Kalasarpa Dhosha (affliction), Kalasthra Dhosha and, Sarpa Dhosha are all cured.
• Offering of black color cloth and urad dal is practiced here. Mantharai flower is specially offered to Lord Raghu.

• Nageswarar Temple at Kumbakonam.
• Kumbeswarar Temple at Kumbakonam.
• Oppiliappan Temple at Thirunageswaram.
• Pickup and Drop point is Kumbakonam. The trip would be customised based on requirements and all complete details would be provided before booking.