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Graha
Ketu (Ketu (South Lunar Node))
Deity
Sri Naganathaswamy
Goddess
Soundaryanayaki Amman
Timings
6:30 AM – 12:00 PM, 4:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Best time
Tuesdays and Ketu transit periods
District
Mayiladuthurai
Address
Naganathaswamy Temple, Keezhaperumpallam, Poompuhar Road, Tamil Nadu 609108
History
Known as Vanagiri, this is the Ketu sthalam where Ketu worshipped Shiva after the churning of the ocean. Ketu is depicted with a serpent body and human face with folded hands.
Significance
Worshipped for moksha, spiritual progress, relief from Ketu dosha, skin problems, sudden losses and unexplained obstacles.
Pariharam
Offer horse gram (kollu), multi-coloured flowers and sesame lamp; donate to a temple or ashram and chant Ketu Kavacham on Tuesday.
Festivals
Aadi Amavasai
July – August · Ancestral rituals near Poompuhar coast
Maha Shivaratri
February – March · Night-long worship
Nearby stays & food
Poompuhar Beach Resort
Stay · 6 km · Seaside rooms
Ketu Veg Bhavan
Food · 1 km · Simple veg meals