🛕 Garbharakshambigai Temple

Garbharakshambigai Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva located in Thirukarukavoor, Tamil Nadu, India. The temple is located 7 km (4.3 mi) south of Papanasam, 20 km (12 mi) south west of Kumbakonam, 10 km (6.2 mi) north of Saliyamangalam, 20 km (12 mi) north east of Thanjavur and on the southern bank of Vettar River. Nearest railway station is Papanasam Railway Station, which is 6.7 km from the temple. Temple is also located very close (3 km) to National Highways 36 connecting Thanjavur and Kumbakonam, making it easily accessible by road also. Constructed in the Chola style of architecture, the temple is believed to have been built during the Cholas period in the 7th century. Shiva is worshipped as Mullaivananathar and his consort Parvathi as Garbharakshambigai.