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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

Sri Prasanna Varadharajar Temple - Aminjikarai, Chennai

There are so many temples that are found in Chennai which are unknown to many. One among such temple is situated in a place called “Aminjikarai”.

A separate temple for Sri Varadharajar is found here and just opposite to this temple, a separate temple for Sri Ekambareshwarar is also found. So, we can call Aminjikarai as yet another Kancheepuram.

The Moolavar of this temple is Sri Prasanna Varadharajar who is giving his seva in Nindra thirukkolam facing his thirumugham along East direction.

The Thaayar of this temple is Sri Perundevi Thaayar who has her own separate sannadhi. Here Manjal (Turmeric) is given as the “Prasadham” to the Bhaktas.

Next to the Kannadi Arai, is a sannadhi for “Sri Kodhanda Ramar” is found. He is found along with Seethapiratti and Lakshmanar. To the straight opposite of Ramar Sannadhi, Aanjaneyar sannadhi can be seen.

Thirunatshatrams (birthdays) of Alwars and Aacharyars, Saathumarai and Friday utsavams for Sri Thaayar is done. Every Friday, Moolavar thirumanjanam is done.

The temple is situated in Perumal Kovil Street, Aminjikarai, which is just opposite to Lakshmi Theatre.

This is one of the great temples you can all visit.

Murugar - Tamil God

Lord Murugar is said to the God of all Tamilians. Why He is referred to as Tamil God?

Here are some of the reasons for that fact :

There are 6 Faces for Lord Murugar. Thats the reason He is called with the name - “Aaru Mugan”. In Tamil language, there are 6 Mellinam, 6 Idaiyinam. He has 12 Shoulders and in Tamil, there are 12 Uyir letters.

He holds the Vel, a weapon which is not found in any of the Hindu Gods. Likewise, the Aayudha Ezhuthu, is not found in any of the Language. Likewise there are so many facts which relates Lord Murugar with Tamil Language. So, it is very apt that He is referred to as “Tamil God”.

(Facts told by Sri. Kribhananda Vaariyar)