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Thirukkarugavur
Location in Tamil Nadu
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| Proper name: | Garbarakshambigai Temple |
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| Country: | India |
| State: | Tamil Nadu |
| District: | Tanjore |
| Location: | Papanasam |
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| Primary Deity: | Mullaivananathar (Shiva) |
| Consort: | Garbharakshambigai (Parvathi) |
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| Architectural styles: | Dravidian architecture |
Garbharakshambigai Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Thirukarugavur, Tamilnadu, India.[1] The temple is incarnated by the hymns of Thevaram and is classifed as Paadal Petra Sthalam.
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Thirukarugavur Temple is dedicated to Shiva and is located near Papanasam, Tanjore, Tamilnadu, India. The temple has a 5-tier Rajagopuram and an outer prakaram(closed precincts of a temple). There are inscriptions from Cholas and king Koparakesarivarman.
Oorthva Maharishi cursed Vedigai, wife of Nithruba Maharishi. The Lord is said to have saved the pregnant woman from the curse. The temple is hence famed for saving pregnant women to smooth delivery[2]. The worship of the deity is believed to provide cure to all pregnancy related issues. The deity here is termed Garbharakshambigai, meaning saviour or pregnant woman. This place has been referred to in thevaram written by Saint Poet (7th Century AD) Thirugnana Sambanthar and Sundarar.[3]
The nearest railway station is in Papanasam, about 3 kilometres from the place. The nearest airport is in Trichy.
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