Raghu / Kethu | Color | Dark Blue |
| Gender Associated | Male |
| Element | Air |
| God | Nirriti |
| Pratyadi Devataa | Durga |
| Metal | Lead |
| Gemstone | Hessonite |
| Body Part | Head |
| Taste | - |
| Food | Urad (bean) |
| Season | - |
| Direction | South West |
| Day | Saturday |
| Tone (Svara) | - |
| Symbol |  |
Tirunageswaram, This vast temple known for its shrine to Rahu, one of the nine celestial bodies in the Navagraha situated 8kms from Paradise Resort. A legend has it that the mythological serpents Adiseshan, Dakshan and Kaarkotakan worshipped Shiva here. Legend also has it that King Nala worshipped Shiva here as in Thirunallar. Rahu is instrumental in strengthening one's power and converting even an enemy into a friend. He is ruled by Goddess Durga. The main deity's name is Nageshwarar and Ambal's name is Girigujambikai. She is decorated as a small girl in the Mornings, as young lady in Noons and as lady in evenings.. Here Ragu resides with his wife and everyday, during Rahu kalam, when Milk is poured over Rahu idol, it miraculously changes to blue colour. People having Ragu dosha come here during Rahu kalam and perform Abishekas.
| Color | Smoky Grey |
| Gender Associated | Neutral |
| Element | Earth |
| God | Ganesha |
| Pratyadi Devataa | Chitragupta |
| Metal | Mercury |
| Gemstone | Cat's Eye |
| Body Part | Skin |
| Taste | - |
| Food | Horse gram |
| Season | - |
| Direction | - |
| Day | -Tuesday |
| Tone (Svara) | - |
| Symbol |  |
Keezhperumpallam, 57kms from Paradise resort, is an ancient Shaivite temple and legend has it that Kethu, the other planetary node of the nine celestial bodies worshipped Shiva here. Rahu and Kethu are associated with legend of the serpent that helped Lord Shiva churn the milky ocean. There is a Shrine dedicated to Kethu in this temple. Ketu brings prosperity to the devotee's family. He grants good health, wealth, cattle and all round prosperity. He is ruled by Lord Ganesha and Indra. . Those who are affected by Kethu dosha come here for rectification.
| Character | Rahu (north node) |
| Consort | Simhi |
| Character | Ketu (south node) |
| Consort | Chitralekha |
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