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Tuesday, February 16, 2016

Annamalaiyar Temple – Kubera Lingam

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.