Thirukarukavur Garbarakshambigai Temple Poojas Details, Timings

Garbarakshambigai Devi Temple Timings:

Morning:- 5.30 AM to 12.30 PM

Evening:- 4.00 PM to 8.00 PM

Here are the details of the poojas performed at the Garbarakshambigai Temple:

Blessed Ghee for Pregnancy:

Couples yearning for a child have to come in person to this temple, obtain ghee from the counter, light 11 ghee lamps, and do step smearing (Padi Mezhuguthal) in sacred Ambal Sannadhi and pray for their child. After returning to their home they should buy quality ghee for 1/2 kg and mix them with the sacred ghee obtained from this temple. Before going to bed couples should take a teaspoonful of the ghee for the next 48 days. Women should avoid consuming this ghee during their periods, while men should continue without a break. We advise the couples to recite the mantras which will be given to them in a book form during their visit to this temple.

Persons who are unable to visit this temple in person can obtain blessed ghee from this temple through post or courier. The details have been given on the payments page on this site. After receiving the ghee Prasadam the couples should buy 1/2 kg of ghee and mix them with the sacred ghee obtained from this temple and follow the procedure detailed above.

Please visit the cost of poojas and payments for online booking.

Blessed castor oil for easy delivery:

A pregnant woman in her third trimester has to obtain blessed oil from this temple. The woman doesn’t need to come in person while her husband or any family member can come and obtain the blessed oil. The oil must be applied in the lower abdomen of the woman during pain. We advise the woman to recite the mantras meant for safe and trouble-free delivery.

Persons who are unable to visit this temple in person can obtain blessed oil from this temple through a post or courier. The details have been given on the payment page on this site. After obtaining the oil follow the procedure as detailed above.

Punugu Sattam:

Sri Mullaivananathar Swamy is worshipped for better health. The Swamy here is Swayambhu i.e., self-manifested. He is made up of hardened mud and there is no Abhishegam for this God. Instead, Punugu sattam is being offered on the Valarpirai Pradosham day, the eleventh day after the new moon. This Punugu is believed to have healing power and it is being sent as prasad for the people who suffer due to incurable skin diseases, cardiac diseases, and surgery.

Abishegam:

Abishegams are performed during these times. Monday to Saturday: 8.00 a.m. Abishegams are not performed during the evening, on Sundays, and on Festival days. Pre-bookings are made for abishegams. Devotees are expected to be present 1/2 hour before Abhisheka. Delay causes discomfort to other devotees.

Annadhanam:

“Annadhana is the best form of dhana” – Honourable Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu. Annadanam improves the strength, sharpness of the brain, and divinity of both the donor and receiver. Among all gifts of charity, providing food to the hungry is the greatest of all gifts as food gives life, longevity, light, and energy. This temple is located in a remote village, where quality mid-day meal is unavailable to the devotees who arrive after a long journey. Therefore the temple administration provides free mid-day meals to 100 persons daily. Donate liberally to the Annadhanam scheme. For more details please visit the Annadhanam page.

Kattalai Archanai:

Kattalai Archana is one type of Archana that is being done on a particular date or star, which the devotee prefers. It is done for a particular period (minimum 1 year) or a lifetime. You have to send a stipulated amount for the period you wish to do Archana. Prasadams will be sent to you every month. Pregnant women opt for Kattalai Archana up to their pregnancy period. The details of the payment have been given on the payment page on this website.

Navakodi Ghee Lamps:

All auspicious functions commence with the lighting of the lamp, which is often maintained right through the occasion. Light symbolizes knowledge and darkness – ignorance. The Lord is the “Knowledge Principle” (Chaitanya) who is the source, the enlivener, and the illuminator of all knowledge. Hence light is worshipped as the Lord himself.

The traditional ghee lamp has a further spiritual significance. The ghee in the lamp symbolizes our Vaasanas or negative tendencies and the wick, the sin. When lit by spiritual knowledge, the Vaasanas get slowly exhausted and the sin too finally perishes.

In this temple, people who pray for pregnancy, are advised to light up eleven lamps (one for Sri. Vinayagar, one for the Lord Mullaivananathar, and nine for Almighty Sri. Garbarakshambigai) and who pray for safe delivery are advised to light 5 lamps (one for Sri. Vinayagar, one for the Lord Mullaivananathar and three for Almighty Sri. Garbarakshambigai).

Sandana Kaapu:

Sandalwood paste plays an integral part in rituals and ceremonies in the Hindu religion. It has a cooling effect on the mind and soul. Therefore devotees offer Sandalwood paste smearing (Sandana Kaapu) to Goddess Garbarakshambigai to bless their wish. The Sandana Kaapu pooja is offered on Friday evenings. The cost is Rs.5000 for both Indian and overseas devotees and you are requested to contact the temple office for the date of booking.

Thanga Thottil:

In this temple, we have one unique way of Thanking Goddess Garbarakshambigai for her benevolence. It is called Thanga Thottil Prarthanai. A blessed couple having a child after praying to Goddess Garbarakshambigai can thank her by placing their child in Thanga Thottil (Golden cradle) and circumventing Amman Praharam with their child. Photos and videos are allowed to be taken and can be posted on social networking sites. The cost of the Prarthanai is Rs.550. There is no pre-booking for it.

Thulabharam:

This is an age-old tradition which is followed in many temples. Placing your child on one plate of the weighing scale and balancing the other with goods is called Thulabharam. We accept all kinds of materials like Ghee, oil, food grains, fruits, currency coins, gold, silver, etc. in Thulabaram.

Those who cannot come in person to light ghee lamps can use the temple service to do so. Lighting ghee lamps up to the number of their age is a common occurrence here. The details have been given on the payments page of this website.

Ear Boring and Tonsure Prayers:

Ear boring of your child can be done in this temple. You are requested to call this temple office earlier and make arrangements for the goldsmith to the present during your visit. Similarly for Tonsuring head prayers please call this temple office earlier and make arrangements for it.

Sri Garbarakshambigai Sameta Shri Mullaivana Nathar temple Address:

The Executive officer,
Sri Mullaivananatharswamy and Garbarakshambigai Amman temple,
Therkku Vasal,
Thirukarukavur,
Papanasam Taluk,
Thanjavur District.
Pincode: 614 302.
Phone:04374-273423
Mobile:08870058269
e-mail:eomullaivananathartkr@gmail.com