Sri GarbhaRakshaambigai ThiruKovil, Thirukkarugavur
Sri Garbarakshaambigai sametha Mullaivananathar Thirukovil, Thirukkarugavur. This temple is situated on the banks of the river Vettaar. Can be reached from both Thanjavoor and Kumbakonam. A small village situated on Papanasam - Chaaliyamangalam road . Papanasam is on Thanjavoor - Kumbakonam road.
The Sivalingam in the main sanctum of this temple is a Swayambu Lingam, one out of the 64 in the world. The shrine for presiding female deity Garbharatchaambigai is situated to the left of the Siva temple. There is also a shrine for Lord Subramanian. Inscriptions from Raja Raja Chola’s period as well as those from Parantaka Chola’s period (early 10th century) are seen inside the temple.The special feature of this temple is that the moon’s rays falls on the Siva lingam on the full moon day in the Tamil month of Panguni (March/April) every year.
Pregnant women from elsewhere come here and pray to the God and Goddess for a safe child birth. No one in this place has ever had a miscarriage or pregnancy problem. It is told that worshipping the Main deity God Shiva will cure all kinds of skin diseases.
Sri GarbhaRakshaambigai ThiruKovil, Thirukkarugavur