Karkodeswarar Temple, Kamarasavalli, Ariyalur
Karkodeswarar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Kamarasavalli Village in Ariyalur Taluk in Ariyalur District of Tamil Nadu. Presiding Deity is called as Karkodeswarar / Soundareswarar and Mother is called as Balambika / Valambal. The Temple is situated on the northern banks of Kollidam River. This Temple is an ideal Parihara sthalam for those who have Cancer zodiac sign with stars of this sign (Rasi) and Sarpa Dosham.
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History
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The Temple
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Temple Opening Time
The temple remains open from 09.00 a.m. to 10.00 a.m. and from 6.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m.
Festivals
Monthly Pradoshams; Tamil New year day falling almost on April 14; Aadi Pooram in July-August; Vinayaka Chaturthi in August-September; Navaratri in September-October; Aipasi Annabishekam in October-November and Margazhi Thiruvadhirai in December-January are the festivals celebrated in the temple.
The Kamadhagana Utsavam (Kaaman festival) is an important festival of this temple. It is celebrated in the month of Masi. This is a unique festival, native to this place, conducted here in memory of this event which marks the planting of a castor plant cut into two. Symbolic of the boon given by Lord Shiva to Rathi for her reunion with her husband Manmatha. Amazingly the castor plant comes to life after eight days.
Prayers
People, undergoing horrible mental agony as a result of marital problems such as quarrels, separation, divorce, etc. come here for remedy and pray for reunion, Mangalya Bagyam (longevity of husband) besides other family problems. Childless couples and those whose marriages are getting delayed come her to get rid of the adverse effects of Sarpa Dosha caused by Ragu and Ketu. This place is also an ideal Parihara sthalam for those who have Cancer zodiac sign with stars of this sign (Rasi). They do prayers and seek blessings from Lord Karkodeswarar (Soundareswarar). Devotees perform abishek to Lord and Mother and offer vastras.
Contact
Karkodeswarar Temple,
Kamarasavalli, Thirumanur,
Ariyalur Taluk – 621 715
Ariyalur District
Mobile: +91 98677 92299 / 96267 70804
Connectivity
The Temple is located at about 13 Kms from Kabisthalam, 17 Kms from Thirumanur, 17 Kms from Pandaravadai Railway Station, 20 Kms from Pazhuvur, 22 Kms from Thiruvaiyaru, 44 Kms from Ariyalur and 81 Kms from Trichy Airport. Kamarasavalli is well connected to Ariyalur, Thirumanur, Pazhuvur and Thiruvaiyaru by buses.