Kunrathur
has an ancient temple for Lord Shiva which is over 800 years old. The main
deity is Sri Naageswarar and Goddess Sri Kamakshi. This temple
was built by the famous poet Sri Sekkizhaar who wrote the popular "Periya
Puranam". Once Kulothunga Chozha II wanted to know his intellect and tested him with his questions. Sekkizhaar
answered the king perfectly and the king was amazed. The king
made Sekkizhaar his minister at his capital. Sekkizhaar was an ardent devotee
of Lord Shiva and was regularly worshipping Lord Shiva at Thirunaageswaram near
Kumbakonam.
This temple
is considered the Raahu Sthalam among 9 Navagraha Temples of Chennai (or
Thondai Mandalam). The Naagar around the deity is considered the "Rahu" for
worship. Parihaarams (remedial worship) for Raahu are done here, especially
during Raahu Kethu Peyarchi and also during Raahu Kaalam (4.30 pm to 06.00 pm)
on Sundays. Those who having Nagadosham the best remedy is to worship Rahu Bhagawan.
Kunrathur Sri Naageswarar Temple Pooja Timings
Ushakkala Pooja (Sun Rise Pooja)-06:00 A.M
Kaalasandhi Pooja-07:00 A.M
Uchikkala Poojaa (Noon Pooja)-12:00 Noon
Saayaraksha Pooja (Sunset Pooja)-06:00 P.M
Ardhajama Pooja (Night Pooja)-08:00 P.M
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