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Thirunavukarasar. It is one of the 63rd place of Cauvery thenkarai.

Mother Sarvanga Sundari, as the names suggests looks superlatively beautiful with four hands. The idol is 5.5 feet tall.

There are separate shrines for the Lord and Mother. The Yama theertha is in front of the temple. There are idols of Dhana Ganapathy, Balamurugan, Dwara Vinayaka, Arthanareeswarar. Dakshinamurthi, Brahmma, Durga, Bhairava and Chandikeswara near to this temple Thirunallam, Vanniyur, Thiruveelimalai are placed.

The lesson is that having been born to a wicked person in the past birth, even the divine Mother had to be born again to get back Her Lord so that she would not have to be born again. Those worshipping in this temple will have the eternal happiness of total salvation. Hence the place came to be known as Karu Illai meaning that there would be no entering into a womb again. In course of time, it got changed as Karuveli which is also an apt name meaning that the place was a fence not allowing a further birth.

The place is believed to help one to retain all his/her noble traits for ever and also reform him/her completely from previous wicket qualities. The Lord therefore is praised as Sarguna Nather. Sargunam-noble traits.

King Daksha, son in law of Lord Shiva conducted a Yagna without inviting the Lord. The celebration went on in the absence of Lord Shiva.  However, Dakshayani, daughter of Daksha and consort of Lord Shiva visited the Yagna though prevented by Lord. Daksha humiliated Her. Unable to bear the insult, Mother Dakshayani fell on the Yagna fire and ended Herself.

Lord Shiva flew into passion, came to the Yagna spot, carried the body of Dakshayani and began to dance. His furious dance shook all the worlds.  People in all the worlds trembled. All went to Sri Narayana Vishnu and begged Him to quench the fury of Lord Shiva.

Lord Narayana applied His discus, cut Dakshayanis body to pieces which fell in51 places and they became Maha Shakti Peetas. Lord Vishnu consoled Lord Shiva and said that she would be born as the daughter of Parvatha Raja on earth and that He would perform their wedding in Mount Kailash.  Shiva Parvathi marriage took plac
e accordingly then
Moolavar: Sarguneswarar

Amman / Thayar:
Sarvanga Nayaki

Thala Virutcham:
Vilwa

Theertham:
Yama theertha

Pathigam: Thirunavurkarasar

Old year: 500-1000 years old

Historical Name:
Karuveli

This sivasthalam is located at a distance of 25 Kms by road from Kumbakonam. Travel by Kumbakonam Natchiar Kovil Poonthottam road and reach a village called Koonthalur. From Koonthalaur go towards north and cross Araslaaru bridge and travel for about 2 Kms. to reach the temple. Tirunallam sivasthalam is at a distance of about 3 Kms from here in the north direction. Another sivasthalam Tiru Anniyur is situated at a distance of 4 Kms from here in the north - east direction.

Lord siva is Swambumoorthy here. Mahasivarathiri, Margali thiruvathirai.

Devotees worship Lord to Removes Obstacles in marriage, Child boon, Excellance in education.

Devotees Offer Abishek and vastras for Lord and Ambal.

Temple is open from 7 a.m to 1 am, and from 4 pm to 8. Pm.

Sri Sarguneswarar Temple, Karuveli- 605 501 (Sarguneswarapuram), Tiruvarur district. Contact Number - +91 4366 273 900, 94429 32942.
Do:
  • Do pray your Ishta Devata before pilgrimage to Temple.
  • Do contact Temple Devasthanam information centre for enquiry, temple information and for Pooja details etc.
  • Do reserve your travel and accommodation at Temple well in advance.
  • Do bath and wear clean clothes before you enter the temple.
  • Do concentrate on God and Goddess inside the temple.
  • Do maintain silence and recite Om Namahsivaya or your Istamantram to yourself inside the temple.
  • Do observe ancient custom and traditions while in Temple.
  • Do respect religious sentiments at Temple.
  • Do deposit your offerings in the hundi only.

Don't s:

  • Do not come to Temple for any purpose other than worshipping of God and Goddess.
  • Do not smoke at Temple.
  • Do not consume alcoholic drinks at Temple.
  • Do not eat non-vegetarian food in the Kshetram.
  • Do not approach mediators for quick Darshanam. It may cause inconvenient to others.
  • Do not carry any weapon inside the temple.
  • Do not wear any head guards like helmets, caps, turbans and hats inside the temple premises.
  • Do not perform Sastanga Pranama inside the Sanctum Sanctorum.
  • Do not take much time while performing Sparsa Darshanam to God in Garbhagriha.
  • Do not buy spurious prasadams from street vendors.
  • Do not encourage beggars at Temple.
  • Do not spit or create nuisance in the premises of the temple.