Thirunageshwaram Temple, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu India

Thirunageswaram is located in the Tanjavur district of Tamil Nadu and it is a panchayat town. This place is situated about 8 kms east of the city Kumbakonam. This town is devoted to Rahu Bhagawan (Rahu planet). Thirunageswaram is also well known for its land’s fertility and the main crops that are cultivated here are wheat, rice and corn. One can also find plenty of mango and coconut farms around.

The king of the Nagas called Raaghu worshipped Lord Shiva at a place near Kumbakonam and hence the place was named as Thirunageshwaram and the temple situated here is called Thirunageshwaram Temple.