Agastheeswarar
Temple, Karuvalarcheri, Thanjavur
Agastheeswarar
Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva
located in Karuvalarcheri
village near Kumbakonam in Thanjavur District in Tamil
Nadu. Presiding Deity is called as Agastheeswarar and Mother is called as
Karu Valartha Nayagi / Akhilandeshwari. This Temple is a powerful Prarthana Sthalam for child birth.
Legends
It is believed that Sage Agasthya
got married in this place. Both Agasthya and his wife Lopamudra worshipped Lord
Shiva here. In remembrance, Sage Agasthya can be seen along with wife Lopamudra
in a shrine in the prakaram. It is also said that Lord Shiva had shown his
marriage vision to the sage in this place. Hence, Lord came to be called as
Agastheeswarar.
The
Temple
Temple
Opening Time
The Temple remains open from
08.00 AM to 12.00 Noon and 04.00 PM to 08.00 PM.
Prayers
This
Temple is a powerful Prarthana Sthalam for child birth. Mother Akhilandeshwari is known as Karu
Valarkkum Nayagi (the Goddess who blesses the growth of fetus). This temple
complements the famous temple of Garbha Rakshambika / Karu Kaakkum Nayaki (the
Goddess who protects the fetus) at Thirukkarugavur. It is customary to visit
both the temples of Thirukkarugavur and Karuvalarcheri together on a single day
for the couples longing for child. Couples perform poojas to Mother here for
child birth.
Contact
Agastheeswarar
Temple,
Karuvalarcheri,
Kumbakonam Taluk,
Thanjavur
District – 612 402
Phone: +91 435 200 0538 / 243 0598
Mobile: +91 93448 95538
/ 98438 99924 / 94438 73137
Connectivity
The Temple is located at about 2
Kms from Marudhanallur, 3 Kms from Enanallur, 4 Kms from Nachiyar Kovil, 6 Kms
from Kumbakonam Railway Station, 7 Kms from Kumbakonam Bus Stand, 8 Kms from Kumbakonam,
43 Kms from Thanjavur and 101 Kms from Trichy Airport. The Temple is situated
on Kumbakonam to Needamangalam Route. Take a left turn at Marudhanallur and
travel for about 2 Kms on Nachiyar Kovil Route to reach this Temple.