Sri Garbarakshambigai Amman temple is situated in Thirukarukavur
(Thirukkarugavur), a small village in Thanjavur district, Tamil Nadu,
South India. This is an ancient temple of God Shiva dedicated to Sri
Mullaivananathar and Sri Garbarakshambigai Amman. Appar, Sundarar and
Sambandhar, the three famous Nayanmaars have celebrated the glory of
this temple in soul stirring verses.
The remarkable feature which distinguishes this temple from the other
shrines is that, Goddess Sri Garbarakshambigai Amman here cures
infertility related problems to women, blesses them to conceive and also
helps them for safe and trouble free delivery. Sri Mullaivananathar swamy is worshipped for better health and well being.
Importance of Garbarakshambigai temple:
Every couples dream is to become a parent. It is the next step in
family life and at sometimes it may seem impossible for few. Trust in
this Goddess. She makes it possible. She embraces all, with her
compassion and fulfills a women wish to conceive and also helps carrying
her baby to full term without any hurdles along the way.
History says that Sri Garbarakshambigai Amman blessed her ardent
devotee Vedhikai to conceive and when Vedhikai almost lost her fetus,
Goddess Garbarakshambigai came to her rescue, protected her fetus and
blessed her for safe delivery. Numerous devotees who long for a child
have been blessed by this divine mother. The uniform experiences of the
people who have been blessed by this divine deity are testimony of her
benevolence. People from various countries and religions, who
have difficulty in conceiving and delivery, pray to this divine Goddess
for her benevolence and got blessed.
Sri Mullaivananathar Swamy is worshiped for better health. The Swamy
here is swayambhu i.e, self manifested. Even today we can see the
impression of mullai creeper over him. He is made up of hardened mud and
there is no Abhishegam (Holy bath) for this God. Instead Punugu sattam
is being offered on the Valarpirai Pradosham day, the 13th day after new
moon(Sukla patcham Pradosham). This Punugu is believed to have healing
power and it is being sent as prasadam for the peoples, who suffer due
to incurable skin diseases, cardiac diseases and surgery.
The following poojas are performed in this temple.
1) Ghee prasadam pooja. (To conceive)
2) Castor oil prasadam pooja. (For Safe delivery)
3) Punugu sattam pooja.( For better health )
4) Abishegam.
5) Annadhanam.
6) Kattalai Archanai.
7) Nava kodi nei theepam (nine crores ghee lamps)
8) Sandana kappu.(Sandal Paste offering)
9) Thanga thottil
10) Thulaa-bharam
11) Ear boring and Head tonsure.
2) Castor oil prasadam pooja. (For Safe delivery)
3) Punugu sattam pooja.( For better health )
4) Abishegam.
5) Annadhanam.
6) Kattalai Archanai.
7) Nava kodi nei theepam (nine crores ghee lamps)
8) Sandana kappu.(Sandal Paste offering)
9) Thanga thottil
10) Thulaa-bharam
11) Ear boring and Head tonsure.
Worship timings
| Morning | Evening |
| 5.30 am to 12.30 pm | 4.00 pm to 8.00 pm |
For more details, visit http://garbaratchambigaitemple.org/
Manthra or Prathana Slogas for Early Marriages And Pregnancy:
Manthra or Prathana Slogas for Early Marriages And Pregnancy:Om Devendhirani Namasdubhyam, Devendhira Priya Bamini,
Vivaha Bhaghyam , Aroghyam, Puthra Labamsa thehimey,
Bathim Dhehi ,Sudham Dhehi, Soubaghyam Dhehimey,
Subey, Sowmangalyam, Subham Gnanam, Dheimey
Karbarakshake, Kathyayini mahaa maye,
Maha Yoghinya Dheeswari, Nandhagopa Sudham Dhevam
Pathim Mey Gurudhey Nama.
Prathana Sloga For Easy Delivery:
Hey, Shankara Smarahara BrahmadhathiNathari Mannatha Samba Sasisooda
Harathiri soolin sambo sugaprasava Grithbavamey
Dayalo, Hey Madhavi Vanesa Palaiyamaam Namasthey
Another Sloga For Easy Delivery:
Himavat Uttharey, Parswey, Suratha Namayakshinee,
Thasya, Smarana, Mathrena, Visalya, Gharbinee bavedhu.
Please find below the songs of Goddess Garbharakshambigai by Sudha Raghunathan:
108 Potri (slokas) - Download
Garbharakshambigai Kavacha(m) - Download
Garbharakshambigai Gayathri - Download
Mullaivanam - Download
Mullaivanathil - Download
Karu kakkum - Download
Pani kudam - Download
Garbhagrahathil - Download
