What is Punugu sattam?
There is no abhishegam to lingam just punugu sattam is applied to the lord. The celebrated deity however is Goddess Garbharakshambigai who is believed to help couples with a safe delivery. It is believed that people who are delayed for children and who are impacted with abortions come here for remedy.
When should we visit Garbarakshambigai Temple?
this temple is located at THIRUKKARUGAVUR village, which is 6 km from papanasam station or around 40 km from Kumbakonam. the temple timings are 5 am to 12 pm and 4 pm to 8 pm or so. you may get all details of timings, pooja etc besides online bookings when you google for thirukkarugavur temple.
What is Punugu made of?
This sacred offering is called punugu, made from the aromatic secretion of the small Indian civet, a nocturnal mammal. The civet secretes a wax-like substance with a strong smell from the perineal gland located near its tail.
How can I go to Thirukarukavur?
The nearest railway station to Thirukarukavur is the one at Kumbakonam, the Kumbakonam Railway Station. It is located around 21 km around from Thirukarukavur. Kumbakonam Railway Station is well connected with places like Chennai, Rameshwaram, Kollam, Bangalore, Tirupati and many more.
How can I go to Garbha Rakshambika Temple?
Garbharakshambika temple is in Thirukkarukaavur which is 6 on from papanasam, which is about 12 km from Kumbakonam city centre. If you don’t have your own vehicle, it’s better to engage a cab (6 hrs 60 kms they charge around Rs 1200). It will take an hour’s drive.
Which animal oil is used for Lord Venkateswara?
This endangered cat, also known as the ‘Toddy’ cat or the Persian cat, is a nocturnal animal that secretes a musk-like substance from a gland near its tail. This aromatic secretion is used to anoint the idol of Lord Venkateswara along with other perfumes during special prayers on Fridays.
How is Punugu oil made?
How can I go to Garbarakshambigai temple from Hyderabad flight?
2 answers
- Travel Hyderabad to Trichy by flight; hire a car to the temple 85 kms away.
- Travel Hyderabad to trichy by train. Lot of good hotels are available near the junction. Local trains trichy to saliyamangalam approx 90 MTS cost approx 15/-.
- Reach thanjavur. Temple approx 60 kms. Buses available.