Rajapathy Kailasanathar Temple is one of the Nava Kailasam
Temples and is dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is located at Rajapathy in Thoothukudi
District, Tamil Nadu. This temple is associated with Kethu, among the
Navgrahas. The shrine is around 26 km from Thoothukudi Town.
This is the eighth among the nine Nava
Kailasam temples. It is also known as the Dakshina Kalahasthi.
The shrine is located on the banks of Thamiraparani River.
Shiva is worshipped here as Kailasanathar. Mother Goddess
Shakti is worshipped as Soundaryanayaki. Nandi murti faces the main Shivling.
Subsidiary deities include Ganesha, Nataraja, Dakshinamurti,
Bhairava, Muruga with his consorts and Sivakami. 63 Nayanmars are worshipped in
murti form here.
Those people suffering due to bad positioning of Kethu
Navagraha in their horoscope find relief after offering prayers here.
Rajapathy Kailasanathar Temple Timings
Morning Pooja and Darshan Time: 7:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Evening Pooja and Darshan Time: 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Ketu Parihara pujas
On Sunday from 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM and
On Tuesday from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM
Shivratri and Margazhi Thiruvathira are the important dates
at the shrine.