Naganathar
Temple, Nagarasanpettai,
Thanjavur
Naganathar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord
Shiva located in Nagarasanpettai Village in Kumbakonam Taluk in Thanjavur
District of Tamil Nadu. Presiding Deity is called as Naganathar and Mother is
called as Nithya Kalyana Sundari. The temple is situated between Kudamurutti
River and Mudikondan River.
Legends
It is said that Adiseshan, King of Nagas, worshipped
Lord Shiva of this temple. Hence, the place came to be called as Naga Arasan
Pettai and Lord came to be called as Naganathar.
The Temple
The Temple is facing towards east. Nandi and Balipeedam
can be found facing the sanctum. The Sanctum Sanctorum consists of Sanctum,
Ardha Mandapam, Maha Mandapam and Mukha Mandapam. Presiding Deity is called as
Naganathar and is facing east. He is housed in the sanctum in the form of
Lingam. Dakshinamoorthy can be seen in the Koshta in the sanctum wall.
Mother is called as Nithya Kalyana Sundari. She is
housed in a separate south facing shrine. Her shrine is situated in Maha
Mandapam to the left of the sanctum. There is a shrine for Jurahareswarar with
his consort Visalakshi in the temple premises. There are shrines for Vinayagar,
Murugan, Bhairavar and Nagas in the temple premises.
Prayers
People worship Naganathar to get relief from Naga
Doshas, Child boon and relief from poisonous snake bites. People worship Mother
to get relief from marriage obstacles. People worship Jurahareswarar to get
relief from high fevers.
Connectivity
The temple is located at about 4 Kms from Thirucherai, 8
Kms from Nachiyar Koil, 8 Kms from Kudavasal, 8 Kms from Kudavasal Bus Stand,
13 Kms from Kumbakonam Railway Station, 14 Kms from Kumbakonam, 14 Kms from Kumbakonam
Bus Stand, 44 Kms from Thanjavur and 102 Kms from Trichy Airport. Devotees need
to travel in Kumbakonam to Thiruvarur Route and get down at Thirucherai Bus
Stop. The temple is located at about 4 Kms from Thirucherai. Autos are
available to reach this temple from Thirucherai.