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Abodes of Shiva

81. Arulmigu Garbarakshaambikai sameda Karpapureeswarar Temple, Thirukkarukaavoor(Thirukalavoor)

 

Mulavar   Karpapureeswarar, Mullaivananadhar, Madhaveevaneeswarar
Ambal   Garbarakshaambikai
Kshethram   Mullaivana Kshethram, Pancha Aaranya Kshethram
Direction    
Theertham   Ksheerakudam, Bramha Theertham
Sthala Vruksham   Mullai Vruksham
Paadiyavar   Gyanasambandar, Appar
Travel Base   Thanjavur
Nearest Railway Station   Paapanasam
Continent   South Cauvery
Circle   Paapanasam
District   Thanjavur
State   Tamil Nadu

Location

The temple is located on the Kumbakonnam - Thanjavur Road via Milattur. The local buses ply from Thanjavur to Thirukarukaavur.

Architecture

This temple is one of the Pancha Aaranya Kshethram.1) Thirukaruvur - Mullai Vanam, 2) Avaliva nallur - Paadhari Vanam, 3) Arathaiperumpaazhi - Vanni vanam, 4) Irumpoollai -  Poollai Vanam and 5) Kollampudhur - Vilva vanam.

History

 

Festival