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Nagaraja Temple in Nagercoil, Tamil Nadu, is a unique and ancient shrine dedicated to Nagaraja, the King of Serpents. Located in the heart of the town, this temple holds great spiritual and cultural significance, especially among devotees who worship serpent deities. What sets this temple apart is its sacred sanctum, where the main deity, Nagaraja, is enshrined in the form of a five-headed snake, beneath a thatched roof, with the idol set on soil instead of stone a tradition preserved for centuries. According to legend, the site where the temple now stands was once overgrown with bushes and grass. A woman cutting grass for her cattle noticed blood on her knife and discovered she had accidentally struck a five-headed cobra. Frightened, she informed the villagers, who rushed to the spot only to witness the snake miraculously transformed into a statue. Believing it to be a divine manifestation of Lord Nagaraja, the villagers began worshipping the idol, covering it with coconut leaves. Another significant legend tells of Maharaja Vira Udaya Marthanda Varma of Venad, who suffered from leprosy and was advised to visit the Nagaraja Temple. After praying and performing penance there, he was miraculously healed. In gratitude, the Maharaja rebuilt the temple, establishing it as a sacred place of healing and divine grace. Believed to be over a thousand years old, the temple blends Hindu and Jain influences, evident in its architecture and customs. It is a powerful center for removing Naga Dosham (serpent curses), which are believed to cause delays in marriage, fertility issues, and other life challenges. Devotees from across Tamil Nadu and Kerala visit to perform Nagapratishtha, milk abhishekam, and other rituals to seek healing and relief. The temple is especially crowded on Sundays and during the Tamil months of Aadi and Avani. Its calm, spiritual atmosphere combined with deep-rooted faith in the serpent god’s powers makes Nagaraja Temple a revered destination for blessings and spiritual solace in southern Tamil Nadu.
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⏰ Session |
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Morning |
4:00 AM To 11:30 AM |
| Evening | 5:00 PM To 8:30 PM |
Nagaraja temple
nagercoil
tamilnadu
Things to do in Nagaraja temple
Nagaraja Temple to cure Naga Dosha:
Nagaraja Temple is believed to heal Naga Dosha, a serpent-related astrological affliction. People often tie small cradles or place stone serpent idols at the temple after their wishes are granted especially those related to marriage, children, and health.
Miracles after visiting Nagaraja Temple:
Nagaraja Temple is believed to cure Naga Dosha through milk and turmeric offerings. Couples performing Nagaprathishta are often blessed with children, and applying the sacred Putru Mannu is said to bring healing and relief.
Offerings To Nagaraja Temple:
Nagaraja Temple sees devotees offering milk and turmeric for abhishekam to the snake idols. People also light ghee or sesame oil lamps, especially on full moon and new moon days, to seek divine blessings.
Dress code to follow in Nagaraja Temple:
For Men: Dhoti or pajama with an upper garment, or formal trousers and shirts. Shirts must be removed before entering the inner sanctum.
For Women: Sarees, half-sarees, or churidhars.
Avoid: Shorts, mini-skirts, middies, sleeveless tops, low-waist jeans, and short-length T-shirts.
How to reach Nagaraja temple?
Nagaraja temple is located in nagercoil,tamilnadu
Different transport modes from nearest cities:
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Travel Distance & Hours |
| Bus: Kanyakumari To Nagercoil To Temple |
23 KM 40 mins |
| Trivandrum To Nagercoil To Temple | 73KM 2 hrs 5mins |
| Train: Kanyakumari To Nagercoil To Temple |
17 KM 30 mins |
| Trivandrum To Nagercoil To Temple | 75 KM 2 hrs 10 mins |
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