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Sunday, June 6, 2021

Karkadeswarar Temple, Thirundudevankudi – Prayers

Karkadeswarar Temple, Thirundudevankudi – Prayers

People pray to Lord Shiva here for relief from disease (Pini) in Tamil. Saint Gnanasambandar has mentioned Lord in his hymn as Pini Neekkum Shiva. Devotees perform gingelly oil abishek to Lord Karkadeswarar and Goddess Arumarunthu Nayaki for relief from adverse planetary aspects. They also consume this oil as a medicine for diseases if they have. It is believed that the temple tanks contains medicinal properties. Taking a dip in this tank and worshiping Goddess Parvathy here will cure various ailments. The oil applied to the Goddess here is considered very auspicious.

There are temples dedicated to each of the 12 Rasis (Lunar Zodiac Sign) and each of the 27 Nakshatras (Birth Star). The Karkadeswarar temple is for Kataka or Karkata Rasi and Aayilyam or Ashlesha Nakshatram in particular. It is believed that people born under this rasi and Nakshatram should visit this temple regularly and benefit from His blessings.

People born under Ashlesha Nakshatram and/or Kataka Rasi are advised to light Nallennai Vilakku (Sesame or Gingelly Oil lamp) and worship Lord Shiva on Ashtami (eighth day from New Moon or Full Moon), New Moon days, Tuesdays and Saturdays apart from Ahilya Nakshatram Thithis to be blessed with prosperity, good health, peace of mind and overall happiness in life. People not born under this star or Rasi can also worship on the above-mentioned days to be cured of any chronic illness.

This is the temple to seek relief from the Karkadaka (Cancer) in English and Nandu in Tamil zodiac sign comprising of three stars namely Punarvasu, Poosa and Aayilya. Those belonging to these stars are advised to pray in this temple as often as they could or on their star days or on their birthdays. Those undergoing Moon main period in their life are advised to offer white vastras (clothes) to Chandra if they have adverse aspects. People perform special pujas to Lord and Mother and offer vastras.