Nagannathaswamy Temple, Keezhaperumpallam

The temple opens at 6:00 a.m. and closes at 12:30 p.m., reopening at 3:00 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. Six daily worship services structure the devotional day: Sayaraksha Pooja at 5:30 a.m., Ushakala Pooja at 6:00 a.m., Kalasanthi Pooja at 8:00 a.m., Uchikala Pooja at 12:00 p.m., Raakala Pooja at 7:00 p.m., and Ardhajama Pooja at 8:00 p.m.

A significant daily practice is the abhishekam (ritual bathing) of the Ketu idol, which takes place by 8:30 a.m. Ketu receives special offerings including lily flowers, horse gram (kollu), and multi-coloured cloths. The temple also conducts various paid services for devotees, including specific Ketu remedial rituals and abhishekams, allowing individuals to commission prayers tailored to their astrological concerns.

Festivals and Auspicious Days

The temple observes several major festivals throughout the year. Maha Shivarathri, celebrated in February, honours Shiva with special observances. The Panguni Vasuki Utsav occurs in March or April, while Navaratri is observed in September or October. Karthigai Festival takes place in November, and an Aippasi Abhishekam occurs in October or November. Beyond these festivals, Ketu Puja days are considered especially auspicious for worship at this temple, making them ideal times for devotees seeking Ketu's particular blessings.

Prodhoshams—the twilight periods sacred to Shiva—are also noted as special occasions for worship here.

Visiting Information and Practicalities

Visitors should plan their visit around the temple's opening hours: morning darshan from 6:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., and evening from 3:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The temple is closed between 12:30 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. As with most Hindu temples, modest dress is appropriate—covering shoulders and knees is customary. Visitors typically remove footwear before entering the sanctum.

The temple offers various ritual services at set fees for those wishing to perform specific pujas or abhishekams. Contact details for the temple are available through the official website (kethutemple.org) or by phone at 04364-299424 for inquiries about services or ceremonies.

Reaching the Temple

The temple is located at Keezhaperumpallam, Mayiladuthurai District, Tamil Nadu 609105, at coordinates 11.1351°N, 79.8353°E. The village lies 2 kilometres from Poompuhar, a town with reasonable road connectivity. Visitors travelling by road can use these coordinates for navigation. The nearest major town is Mayiladuthurai, which has bus services and railway connections, making the temple accessible to pilgrims from across Tamil Nadu and beyond.