“God could not be everywhere and therefore he made Mothers.” — Jewish proverb
Thirukkarugavur – Garbarakshambigai Temple is on the banks of Vettaru, a tributary of Cauvery. This is a padal petra sthalam. Lord Shiva is known as Mullaivananathar and His consort is Garbarakshambigai or Karukathanayaki. This place was a jasmine forest, jasmine in tamil is mullai and hence the name Mullaivananathar. The Goddess here protects the foetus during pregnancy and hence the name Garbarakshambigai or Karukathanayaki. The Goddess not only protects the foetus but also blesses the childless with progeny. Pregnant women come here to pray to be free from pregnancy related problems and for easy delivery. The Shiva lingam is a Swayambhu or self manifested lingam. When you visit the temple make a request to the priest to show the deeparardhanai and you can see the marks of the jasmine creeper on the lingam. Vinayakar and Nandhi are also Swayambhu in this temple. Generally the Navagrahas are Vakramurthys or in other words they face different directions. Here the other eight planets face the Sun.
The story of a childless couple Nithiruvar and Vedhigai is connected with temple here. The couple was longing for a child and they set out on a pilgrimage seeking divine intervention in having their desire fulfilled. They visited a lot Shiva temples before finally reaching Thirukarugavur or Mullaivanam as it was known then. Here, Vedhigai realised that she was pregnant. The couple were overwhelmed with joy and believed that it was due to the blessings of Mullaivananathar. The couple decided to stay back at this place. On a particularly hot summer day, Vedhigai was resting when Sage Oorthuvapadhar came to their place. Vedhigai in her state of exhaustion failed to take notice of the Sage. The principle of “Athithi Devo Bhava” was practiced to the letter in those days. The sage was angry with Vedhigai for being inhospitable towards the guest. In his anger he cursed that her pregnancy would be terminated as that was the reason for her “indifferent behaviour”. The couple was aghast at the misfortune that had befallen them and prayed to Goddess Parvathi. The Goddess then blessed them by safeguarding the foetus in a pot for the remainder of the pregnancy period. At the end of it, She handed over a healthy child to the overjoyed couple. The tank opposite to the temple is supposed to have been dug by Kamadhenu. This was to provide milk to the child. This tank is known as Ksheera Kundam. Thus the Goddess then came to be known as Garbarakshambiga or Karukathanayaki. This place came to be known as Thirukarugavur or the place where the foetus is protected. The local villagers say that there has been no pregnancy related death of the mother or the child from time immemorial. None whatsoever has had a miscarriage or any other pregnancy related problem in this village.
Couples seeking progeny buy the ghee sold in temple and hand it over to the priest. The priest duly recites the necessary mantras and places the ghee at the feet of the Goddess before returning the same to the couple. The instruction given by the priest is to be followed and the couple should eat a little of this Ghee every night for 48 days. It is believed that not very long after this 48 day period, the woman conceives. This is a belief that is backed up by the experience of many. Similarly, pregnant women are given oil as prasadam which they apply on their abdomen during the pregnancy. One can see a lot of couples seeking the blessing of the Goddess and an equal number of them on a thanks-giving visit. Worshiping at this temple also removes marriage obstacles.
Punugu Abhishegam (Ablution) to Mullaivananathar is believed to cure incurable and chronic illness. Since the Lingam is a SwayamBhu Lingam no other abhishegam is done to the Lingam.
Thirukkarugavur – Garbarakshambigai Temple is one of the five temples which collectively make the Pancha Aranya Sthalams. Aranya means forest and this is one of the five temples that were found amongst the forest. The other four are Alangudi, Avalivanallur, Haridwaramangalam and Thirukollambudhoor. If one worships at these five temples on the same day, in the above mentioned order, he is absolved of all his sins and there will be no rebirth. Thirukkarukavur is the first temple to be visited early in the morning, between 5:30 and 6AM.
On the full moon day of the tamil month of Panguni (March-April) moon’s rays falls on the Shiva Lingam.
Garbarakshambigai Mantra
Aum Garbarakshambigaayai cha vidhmahe
Mangala dhevadhaayai cha dheemahee
thanno devi prachodhayaath
Garbarakshambika sloka for Marriage and To beget children
Aum devendhiraani namosthubyam
Dhevendhira piriya baamini
Vivaaha baakyam aarokyam
puthra laabam sadhehime
Padhim dhehi sudham dhehi
Soubaakyam dhehime subhe
Soumaangalyam subam Gnayanam
Dhehime Garbarakshake
Kaathyaayini mahaamaaye
Maha yoginya dhisvari
Nandhagoba seedham dhevam
Padhim Megurudhe Namah
Garbarakshambigai Sloka for Safe Pregnancy and Delivery of baby
Hey sangara Shamarahara PramadhaadhiNaadhari Mannaadha shaamba sasisuda
HarithiriSulin sambo sugaprasava kiruthbavame dhayaalo
HeyMaadhaviVanesa Paalayamaam Namasthe
Blessings of Garbarakshambigai for safe delivery of baby
Hamavath yuthare Paarchve shuradhaa naama yakshini
Dhasyaa Shmarana Maathrena visalyaa Garbinibavedhu
Location
This temple is about 20 kms from both Kumbakonam and Tanjavur. This 7 Kms from Papanasam.
Boarding & Lodging:
Excepting for a couple of petty shops that also serve tiffin, there isn’t much you can get. The nearest towns are Kumbakonam and Tanjavur.
Temples nearby
Papanasam
Vasishteswaraswamy temple in Thenkudi Thittai
ThiruNallur – The lingam that changes colour
Temple Timings:
5.30 Am to 12.30 Pm & 4.30 pm to 8.30 Pm
Abishekam Timings
Monday to Thursday: 8.00 am and 4.30 pm
Friday, Saturday: 8.00 am only.
Sunday : No abishegam is performed due to higher number of devotees.
Note: No abishegams are performed in evening on Pradashom days. Similarily no abishegams are performed during festival days.
Please find below the Bank Account Details taken from the temple website for Online booking of pooja. Here is the link from the official temple website providing details on the types and cost of poojas.
SRI GARBARAKSHAMBIGAI TEMPLE BANK ACCOUNT DETAILS FOR ONLINE BOOKING
Account Holder Name: Mullaivananathar swamy temple.
Account Number: 341002010000441.
Bank Name : Union Bank of India.
Branch Name : Thirukarukavur.
IFS Code : UBIN0534102
Those who are not able to come in person can pay the amount to the above bank account and kindly send an email to us mentioning the following:
1) Type of Pooja
2) Name:
3) Star/Rasi:
4) Gothram (if any):
5) Address for sending prasadam:
We have given a detailed form in contact us page. You may fill this form and send the details to the temple.
Prasadam will be sent after performing necessary pooja.
(Note: If you are transferring money within India your money will be transferred through NEFT system. We request you to recheck the particulars of Beneficiary details, particularly Name and Account Number properly before transaction. If Name or Account Number entered is incorrect the amount will not be credited to temple account and it will re-debit to your account in three days).(More details of NEFT can be seen from RBI website:RBI FAQ’S.)
Arulmigu Mullai Vananathar Thirukkoil Thirukkarugavur (P.O)
Papanasam Taluk.
Thanjavur Dt. 614 302 Tamil Nadu
Phone: 04374 273 423
Mobile No :88700 58269
E-Mail id:eomullaivananathartkr@gmail.com
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iwant to visit this temple . pls send me the full address details , pl sent the route way from chennai , how to reach this temple from chennai
Kindly see the blog, I have given the full address of the temple. I have also embedded a map and given another link also for the map. You can reach this temple from either Tanjore or Kumbakonam. If you are taking the Papanasam route please be aware that the bridge just on the outskirts of Thirukarugavur is under repair and you will have to take a detour. In any case here is the link for the map again.
I am looking for mantra ghee by Post. Please let me know the details.
I am looking for Mantra ghee by post to my daughter who is at Florida, USA. I want to send the Demand Draft. How much I have to take to get the Mantra Ghee to send Florida USA. or will you send directly to USA. kindly let me know the details and I will give the USA address afterwards.
Thanking you
Yours faithfully
V.Vasanthi
Dear Madam
I would like to point out that this is a blog based on my visits to the temples. It is written to give people as much information as possible. I do not arrange the prasadams etc. However, you may contact the temple authorities directly at the numbers provided and they should be able to guide you further on this.
that was truly impressive and informative..the infos were so good.
iam looking for Mantra ghee by post for me.now iam in westbengal. I want to send the Demand Draft. How much I have to take to get the Mantra Ghee , will you send directly to me.kindly let me know the details and I will give my address afterwards.
Contact the temple authorities please.
is very powerful temple
I am one of the devotees blessed by the AMBIGAI and is now offering thanks to the Goddess. I recently visited the temple to offer my prayers and givings to Almighty.
Such a beautiful and loving place to be…
our couple are awaiting to have a child for us . can u advice me what to do at my home.we want the blessings of garbarakshambigai and we will come to the temple after the birth of my child .kindly tell me about hte yhe slokas given and how many times i should read everyday.kindly reply me soon.thank u.
I was praying for baby child as I had not conceived after marriage. 4 months after annadanam I am pregnant with baby.
We have prayed for a healthy child at Thirukarukavoor Arulmigu Karbarakshambiga temple on 31st August 2011. With the grace of the Almighty within a month we have been blessed to have a blissful pregnancy and now after 9 months we have been blessed with a baby delivered on thursday 31st May 2012. Our sincere and heartfelt gratitude and thanks for the grace of Goddess Arulmigu Garbarakshambigai Ambal.
by P S RAJKUMAR MOHANAVALLI
TRICHY
Namaste,
Past 3 years we are praying to Have a Baby.
Can you please advise the price list for Garbarakshambiga prasadams (to get pregnant).
And to where it to be sent? Money Order accepted or DD only accepted?
Dear Mr. Narasimhan
We wish for your prayers to be answered very soon. You may get in touch with the temple authorities at the Phone number given in the article.
nice temple garbarakshambigai ambal lord shiva Ganpathi
nice temple
i like u temple
Dear sir,
I married for 4 years, had a terminate my delivery at 6 months as baby had some developmental problems, now im pregnant again, but this time also as per the doctor they are saying the baby is having some developmental problems. im very scared. pl help me. one of my friend only suggested me this temple in the hospital premesis yesterday. I never knew about this temple till yest. Kindly guide me to chant some mantras and save my child my all the health problems. Which sloka am I suppose to chant and how many times. pl guide me
Thanks and regards,
N.Prema ganapathy
Dear sir
I am married 4 years, last year had to terminate my delivery due to baby development problem at 6th month. This time the doc are again guessing might be this baby also has some development problem and asking me to do many tests. I am very scared. Yest when I was in the hospital, a unknown lady told me about this temple and asked to me chant the slokas. Kindly suggest me which mantra to be told and how many times. Kindly guide me to save my child. Please
Thanks and regards,
N.Prema ganapathy
Dear Mrs. Prema Ganapathy
At the outset, let me tell you that I am not an expert. However, you can chant the mantra provided in the article. You could also get in touch with the temple authorities and get some prasadam. Contact details are provided in the article itself. Wish you all the Best. Have faith, Garbarakshambigai is indeed a very powerful Deity. All will be well.
Regards
Narayanan
heloo ,
We are coming to this temple on 20 th aug, we would to book pooja and annatham in this temple ,who should we contact. appreciated if you can give you contact nuber
Contact details given at the end of the article.
Please send the e mail id of this temple.
Please scroll up and see again. Contact details provided at the end of the article.
We are coming in this temple on 30.06.2017
very powerful god and very nice place.No words to say
Please go everyone,u will get turning in your life…
hi
who and all not having baby,please go this temple,god will give superb baby
sasikumar
Could you please give the name and contact telephone number of the sivachariar or gurukkla of the Thirukkarugavur temple. Thanks