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Navagraha Temples -
VIII
Rahu
 The famous temple of Naganathar-Girigujambigai in
Tirunageswaram, Thanjavur district, houses the equally famous shrine of Rahu Bhagavan and his two consorts.
On February 2, 1986, the molted skin of a 5-foot-long snake was found draped over the Rahu idol. It is still preserved in the temple for
darshan.
Those who hope to get married, tie a yellow thread to the vanni tree on the temple premises. People with naga dosha also do pariharam in this Navagraha sthala by donating a stone naga idol and worship here. If a snake enters their house, to ward off its evil effects, people donate brass nagas to the temple and worship it.
Astrologers say that if
Rahu is in a 'good position' in one's horoscope, then the man will get a good wife, good servant and acquire great wealth. He will even succeed in politics and get a chance to rule.
Praying to Rahu during Rahu kaalam on Sunday can ensure a good life and prosperity. According to belief, a person with Rahu dosham should also pray to
Goddess Durgai and Lord Nagaraja. Donating uluthamparuppu (black gram) is also a good pariharam. Generally, auspicious occasions are not celebrated during the Rahu
kaalam.
Rahu takes one-and-a-half years to move from one graham to another.
Those afflicted with leprosy, diseases of the intestines, cough and boils can get relief by praying to Rahu.
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