Naganathaswamy Temple, Keezhaperumpallam

Naganathaswamy Temple at Keezhaperumpallam in Mayiladuthurai District, Tamil Nadu, is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva as Naganathaswamy and Goddess Soundaranayagi. It is revered as the Ketu Sthalam, one of the nine Navagraha temples of Tamil Nadu. Located near Poompuhar, the temple is noted for its Dravidian architecture, Chola-era origins, and its importance for devotees seeking relief from Ketu dosha.

Visitors can expect a traditional South Indian Dravidian temple complex with a gopuram, pillared mandapams, and shrines for Naganathaswamy (Shiva) and Soundaranayagi. The main sanctum houses the Shiva lingam worshipped as Ketu. The temple courtyard is relatively compact and peaceful, with stone sculptures and shrines for other deities. Devotees perform special poojas and abhishekams for Ketu. The surroundings are rural and quiet, typical of a village temple setting near Poompuhar.