Thirukarukkudi

Padal Petra Sthalam, Thanjavur District

God

Karukkudi Nadhar (also called Sargunalingeswarar, Brahmapureeswarar), facing east

Goddess

Kalyana Nayagi (also called Sarvalankara Nayagi, Advaidha Nayagi), facing east

Other Deities

Valampuri Vinayakar, Muruga, Hanumantha Lingam, Narthana Vinayaka, Dakshinamurthy, Lingotbavar

Thirukarukkudi is a small east facing temple filled with plants and trees. Nearby is a village called Aena Nallur where Aenadhi Nayanar, one of the 63 Nayanmar, was borne.

Holy Water (Theertham) – Imaya Theertham

Sacred Tree (Sthala Vriksham) – No information

History

Thirugnanasambandar (7th century CE) has visited and rendered Thevaram Hymns for the lord here at Thirukarukkudi.

Legend

A similar legend as Rameswaram, where Hanuman is believed to have created a Lingam is also existing here at Thirukarukkudi.

Directions

Thirupurambayam is about 9.5 kilometers north west of Kumbakonam near the banks of the Kollidam River

Stay and Food

None locally except tea shops. Closest is Kumbakonam.

Padal Petra Sthalams