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  2. Rāhukāla - Wikipedia

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    'period of Rahu') or rāhukālam (Sanskrit: राहुकालम्, romanized: Rāhukālaṃ) is an inauspicious period of the day, [1] not considered favourable to start any good deed. The rāhukāla spans for approximately 90 minutes every day between sunrise and sunset.

  3. Tirunageswaram Naganathar Temple - Wikipedia

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    There is a separate calendar for the Rahu Abhishekam (sacred ablution): it is performed twice in a day at 11:30 a.m and 5:30 p.m. and additionally twice at various times in the day. Each ritual comprises four steps: abhisheka (sacred bath), alangaram (decoration), neivethanam (food offering) and deepa aradanai (waving of lamps) for both ...

  4. Rahu - Wikipedia

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    Rahu and Ketu became bitter enemies with Surya (Sun) and Chandra (Moon) for exposing his deception and leading to his decapitation. [6] For this, Rahu pursues them and attempts to consume the Sun and Moon. [7] [8] Since Rahu is the head without the body, the Sun and Moon exit from his throat when he tries to swallow them.

  5. Paampuranathar Temple, Thirupampuram - Wikipedia

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    As per Hindu belief, people troubled by Sarpa-dosha or Malefic effects Rahu-Kethu seek a relief by offering prayers in a single day to Kudanthai or Kumbakonam Nageshwarar in the morning, Thirunageshwaram Naganathar at the noon, Thirupamburam Pambureswarar in the evening and Nagoor Nageshwarar or Naganathar temple at night.

  6. Srikalahasteeswara temple - Wikipedia

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    This is the only temple in India which remains open during Solar and lunar eclipses, while, all other temples are closed. [12] This temple is famous for the Rahu-Kethu pooja. It is believed that performing this pooja will ward the people from astrological effects of Rahu and Kethu, the demigods which cause eclipses. [ 12 ]

  7. Nagannathaswamy Temple, Keelaperumpallam - Wikipedia

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    The temple is located in Keelaperumpallam, a village located 2 km (1.2 mi) from Poompuhar and 93 km (58 mi) from Thanjavur on the Thanjavur - Poompuhar road. [5] The temple has a recently built flat rajagopuram surrounded by single prakaram, closed precincts of the temple.

  8. Navagraha temples in Tamil Nadu - Wikipedia

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    Rahu Stalam is located 6 km (3.7 mi) to the West of Kumbakonam on the Kumbakonam - Karaikal road and Saniswarar temple is located 46 km (29 mi) further on the same road. [3] Out of the nine temples, six are located on the northern bank of river Kaveri , while the remaining three in the southern bank. [ 5 ] *

  9. Prathyangira Devi Temple, Shollinganallur - Wikipedia

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    Sri Maha Prathyangira Devi Temple is a Hindu temple located in the area of Sholinganallur, Chennai, India, adjacent to the beach of Bay of Bengal. The temple sits on the banks of the Buckingham Canal. The temple is dedicated to the goddess Prathyangira, in her form as Maha Prathyangira Devi.