Annamalaiyar Temple – Kubera Lingam
Kubera lingam in Thiruvannamalai is the seventh of the
eight Lingams (Ashta Lingams) which one encounters during Girivalam in Thiruvannamalai.
Almost all of the devotees, who come here for circumambulation, worship here by
soaring coins and currencies on this lingam. Worship of this lingam grants
economical growth, and promotes peace of mind.
Kubera Lingam has the North as its direction. It is
located on the Girivalam pathway before entering the town and a few hundred
metres before the Panchamukham.
The Kubera Lingam has Lord Brihaspati (Guru or Jupiter)
as its dominant graham. He has three legs and eight teeth. His vehicle is a
female goat. His abode is in the capital of the Himalayas. His consort is
Yakshi. He is the Chief of the Yakshas who safeguards the riches of the Devas.
He is a very friendly with Shiva.
It is believed that Lord Kubera came to this place to
worship Arunachala in order to maintain his wealth and prosperity. Hence a
Shiva lingam was installed and consecrated at a point exactly north from the
mountain.
Kubera is the God of wealth and material possessions. He
does not create wealth, but he is believed to be the one who distributes wealth
amongst his devotees.
Creation
Worshippers believe that Kubera or the Wealth God had
created this Lingam and had worshipped Lord Shiva here. Kubera is portrayed
with three legs and eight teeth riding a female goat. Kubera is also known to
safeguard the riches of the Devas. He is also a close associate of Lord Shiva
and his consort is Yakshi.
Navagraha
Kubera Lingam’s dominant Navagraha is Brihaspati who is
also known as Jupiter of Guru. The moon signs of this Lingam are Sagittarius (Dhanush)
and Pisces (Mina).
Speciality
Worshippers believe that worshipping the Lingam here
makes them prosperous.
Location
Kubera Lingam is located towards the North of Arunachala
hill at a short distance from Panchamukham. Kubera Lingam is located about 3.8
km from the Arulmigu Arunachaleswarar Temple.
Geographical Position
Kubera Lingam in Thiruvannamalai is located at
12°15'19.5"N 79°03'40.1"E or 12.255407, 79.061144.