Thirupampuram Temple Timings – Opening and Closing Time - Story Of Rahu Ketu Worship At Pambunathar Temple

Pambunathar Temple at Thirupampuram Village is a famous Rahu and Ketu temple. The temple timings is given below. Please note the opening and closing time is extended during the Raghu Kethu Peyarchi Festival.

Morning Opening Time at Thirupampuram Temple

Darshan starts at 6:00 AM

Temple closes after morning puja at 12:00 PM

Evening Opening Time at Thirupampuram Temple

Darshan starts at 5:00 PM

Temple closes after evening puja at 8:30 P

Detail Puja Timings

6:00 AM – Vishwaroopa Darshan

9:00 AM - Kalasandhi Pooja

12:00 PM - Uchikkalam Pooja – Noon Puja

5:00 PM - Sayaratchai Pooja

8:30 PM - Ardha Jama Pooja

Extended time during Rahu Ketu Peyarchi or Transition

Story Of Rahu Ketu Worship At Pambunathar Temple

Legend has it that during a divine worship session by Ganapathi Bhagavan to Mahadeva Shiva within the temple premises, a serpent adorning Lord Shiva's neck, in a moment of hubris, misinterpreted the worship as directed towards itself. This folly provoked Lord Shiva's wrath, resulting in a curse upon the entire Naga race, stripping them of their powers. However, through the intervention of revered deities such as Adisesha, Rahu, and Ketu, the Nagas sought redemption by beseeching Lord Shiva's forgiveness. Consequently, the divine granted absolution, decreeing that the curse could be lifted through devout worship on Shivaratri at Thirupampuram, also known as Seshapuri.