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Mullaivananatha Swamy Temple

Heritage TempleThanjavur7th Century

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Also known as: Garbaratchambigai Temple

Deities

Moolavar (Main Deity)

Mullaivananathar

Mullaivananathar

Ambal (Goddess)

Garbaratchambigai Ambal

Garbaratchambigai

Timings

Opening Hours

05:30 AM to 12:30 PM04:00 PM to 08:00 PMThe temple opens on 5.30 am to 12.30 pm and from 4.00 pm to 8.00 pm. in the margazhi month temple opens on 5.00 AM to 12.00 PM and again at 4.00 PM to 8.00 PM

Pooja Timings

  • Ushakala poojai

    05:30 AM to 06:00 AM IST

  • Kalasandhi pooja

    08:30 AM to 09:00 AM IST

  • Uchikkala Pooja

    12:30 PM IST

  • Sayaraksha Pooja (Evening)

    05:30 PM to 06:00 PM IST

  • Ardhajama Pooja

    08:00 PM to 08:30 PM IST

Address & Contact

Address

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Village: THIRUKKARUKAVUR

Phone

88700-58269

Historical Information

Padal Pettrathu

Saiva Nalvar

Sthala Virutcham

Mullaikodi

Vimana Type

Ashtanka Vimanam

Sanctorum Shape

Square Shape

King's Period

Cholan

Temple Specialty

  • Parigaram

    Karpakam - The goddess thy pour benovolence Karugavoor - where her abode exists. It is a special place of prayer that was sung by the Among the Nayanmars Thirunayana sammanthar and Manikkavasakar who spread Tamil through the day. In this temple, Swami, Vinayagar and Nandi are in the form of Swayambu. there is no abishegam, only Punugu Sattam is special for swamy it will be done only on Valarpirai prodhosham. If childless people come and pray here, children will be born. miscarriages and doshas related to the blessing of sons will not occur. Ambal name is Garbaratchambigai in Sanscrit Name for Karugatha Nayaki. In this temple, In Ambal Sannithi, the steps are waxed with ghee and the remaining ghee is placed on Ambals feet and make archanai . the couple has to mix with 1/2 Kg ghee eat for 48 days, they will be blessed with a son.Caster Oil is given to pregnant women. Rubbing the belly at the time of delivery will result in a safe and trouble free delivery. the place where the song was written by Thirunavukarasar, Thirunnasambandar. the temple name recorded in periyapuranam, Sivashetra Shivanamaka Kalivenpa sung by Umapati Shiva and in the Ramalinga Adikalar Vinnappakali Venpa.

  • Prasadam

    In order for pregnant women to have a healthy delivery, the auspicious garbharatsambigai is placed in Ambal Tirupadam and chanted with Castor oil. Applying this Prasadha oil on the abdomen during labor pain will bring relief from any kind of disorders, birth risks or after-effects.

  • Prasadam

    If childless people come and pray here, children will be born. miscarriages and doshas related to the blessing of sons will not occur. Ambal name is Garbaratchambigai in Sanscrit Name for Karugatha Nayaki. In this temple, In Ambal Sannithi, the steps are waxed with ghee and the remaining ghee is placed on Ambals feet and make archanai . the couple has to mix with 1/2 Kg ghee eat for 48 days, they will be blessed with a son.

  • Prayer

    Endless water, fertile Cauvery, endless banana-faced Kollidam, Vennatridai superior veera tamil taste and Sight seeing Tamil Karukatha Nayaki Udanurai Mullaivananathaswamy Temple is a special place of prayer in Cholaperu Nadu. In this temple, Swami, Vinayagar and Nandi are Swayambu Murthys and Ardhanareeswarar is located in the Kudavari where there is a lingot at the back of the Swami temple. The main tree of this temple is Mullaikkodi. Hence the name of the Lord of this Talat is called Mullaivanathar. Tirukarugavur is one of the top Pancharanya places to visit in a single day. It is considered best to visit this place during Usakalam and then visit the other four places during Kalasandhi, Uchikalam, Sayaratsai and Arthasamam respectively at Avalivanallur, Arithuvaramangalam, Alangudi and Thirukkambuttur respectively. Ushakal is performed in this temple at 5.30 am in order to visit other places after darshan of this temple during Ushakal.

  • Prayer

    Mullaivanath, who has risen in this Thiruthalam, has made from the soil. So there is no Abhishekam for Swami. In Swamis Thirumeni, only Punugu sattam is Applied. People suffering from chronic diseases can get Sufferfree when using Punugu Sattam by offering wax to Swami.

Services

  • Annadhanam

    In this temple, Annathanam is given to 100 people from Monday to Thursday and 200 people on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

  • Temple Services

    Our Temple has started Sale of Archanai Products from 01.11.2022

Facilities

  • Accommodation Facility

    1.AC Room Rate (12 Hrs) Double Occupancy (2 Persons) Rate -(12 Hrs) ₹ 850/- Extra Person (Per Person)- ₹ 200/ 2. Non-AC Room Double Occupancy (2 Persons)(12 Hrs)- ₹ 700/- Extra Person (Per Person)- ₹ 100/- Booking Information: Devotees can book rooms directly or via telephone. Contact Number: 88700 58269.

  • Golden Prarthana Cradle (Thottil)

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  • Lactating Mothers Room

    Inbetween 2nd Gopuram to Ambal Sannithi Mother Feeding Room Facility Available

  • Free Footwear Stand

    In Front of Rajagopuram Cheppal Stand Facilities Available

  • Vehicle Parking

    The area in front of the temple between Rajagopuram and Thirukkulam is used for parking vehicles.

  • Library Facility

    Religious Library Facilities available Inbetween Rajagopuram to 2nd Gopuram

  • Toilet Facility

    For the convenience of the devotees, two toilets with water facilities have been set up outer pragaram the temple.

  • Drinking Water R.O.

    R.O Plant Located inbetween Swamy and Ambal Sannithi near Mother Feeding Room

  • Wheel Chair

    Electric wheel chair facility is available for aged and differently abled persons to make Swami darisanam easily

  • Wheel Chair

    Wheel chair facility is available for aged and differently abled persons to make Swami darisanam easily

Tank Information

  • Sheerakundam

    Shirakundam (Parkulam)- Located in front of the temple, this Tirukulam was d by the feet of the divine cow Kamathenu and is where the Lord bestows tirtha during Shivaratri. Every year at the end of Navaratri on Vijayadashami, Theppathruvizha is held at thirukulam.

  • Brammaha Theetham

    Brahma Theertha - thirukkulam is south-west of Thirukarugavur downstream of the stone road. In Margazhithiruvadirai, Lord Natarasha along with Sivagami Goddess come here and offer thirtham.

Sub-shrines

Mullaivananathar, Garbaratchambigai Ambal, Karpagavinayagar Subshrine, Subramaniyar Valli Deivanai Subshrine

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Sacred Verses

The elephant, who was afraid of the elephant, returned the money he had bought, and the god Karukavu, who was wearing the cloth, cried and cried.

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