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Miraculous Phenomenon: Milk Turns Blue at Thirunageswaram Rahu Temple
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News18•16-10-2026, 13:11
Miraculous Phenomenon: Milk Turns Blue at Thirunageswaram Rahu Temple
- •The Thirunageswaram Naganathaswamy Temple near Kumbakonam is a revered Navagraha sthala dedicated specially to Rahu Bhagavan.
- •Unlike other temples, Rahu Bhagavan appears here in human form as Mangala Rahu along with his consorts Simhi and Chithralekha.
- •During Rahu Kalam, white milk poured over the idol turns blue as it flows down and returns to white at the pedestal.
- •Devotees believe that this color change signifies Rahu Bhagavan accepting milk abhishekam to absolve Naga dosham and Rahu dosham.
- •Built during the Chola dynasty, the temple attracts thousands of worshippers, especially during Sunday Rahu Kalam.
Key Questions Answered
During the Rahu Kalam time, white milk poured over the idol of Mangala Rahu turns blue as it flows down from the head through the body, before returning to its original white color after passing the pedestal.
Spiritual beliefs dictate that the color change signifies Rahu Bhagavan accepting and absolving the Naga and Rahu doshas as well as the poison present in the bodies of the devotees.
From a scientific perspective, researchers explain that the unique stone structure of the idol and the specific chemical composition of the granite cause the luminous blue reflection during the milk abhishekam.
