Sample data for testing. The Temples, timings, prices and Remedies here have not been checked, so please don't rely on them yet.

Devakshetra A register of temples, and what tradition names for a Concern

Garbarakshambigai Temple, Thirukarugavur

also spelt Mullaivananathar Temple, Thirukarugavur · Garbharakshambigai Temple · Thirukkarukavur · திருக்கருக்காவூர்

Presiding Deity & Shrines

2 Shrines
Told as tradition

Sthala Purana

Tradition holds that the goddess protected the unborn child of Vedhika, wife of the sage Nidhruva, when a curse threatened the pregnancy, and kept the child safe until it was born. She has been worshipped here ever since as the protector of the womb.

sthala purana

Sample data, not yet checked by an Editor

Checkable claims

History

One of the Paadal Petra Sthalams praised in the Tevaram hymns. The presiding linga is said to have formed from an anthill, so it is coated with civet (punugu) instead of being bathed in water.

temple tradition

Sample data, not yet checked by an Editor

Practical details

Address
Thirukarugavur, Papanasam taluk, Thanjavur district, Tamil Nadu

Open in maps

Nearest airport
Tiruchirappalli International Airport (TRZ) · 62 km, straight line
Nearest railway
Papanasam, about 6 km; Kumbakonam, about 16 km
Darshan timings

05:30 – 12:30 IST

16:00 – 20:00 IST

Last verified 15 Sep 2026

Sevas

2 listed

Prices last verified 15 Sep 2026

Known for

1 Concern

Similar Temples

Nearby Temples

8 within 50 km

If something here is out of date, tell us — no sign-in needed.

Suggest a correction

On Garbarakshambigai Temple, Thirukarugavur. An Editor reads every suggestion. No sign-in needed.