Thirukkarugavur Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
village in Tamil Nadu, India
About Thirukkarugavur
The legend has it that, in the ancient past, two Sages (Rishies) by name Gowthama and Gargeya did penance here, called Mullai Vanam (Jasmine Forest) A couple by name "Nidhruva" and "Vedikai" lived in the same Ashramam, and they had no children. They were advised by the Sages to worship the God and then their prayers were answered. Vedhikai conceived. Once during her pregnancy, a Rishi (Sage) named Urdhvapada came and asked for food. As Vedhikai was unconscious that time, she couldn't hear him. Enraged by this, the Sage cursed her. Her foetus disintegrated and came out (abortion). She prayed to the Goddess who then protected the foetus till it developed into a male child, Naidhruvan. Vedhikai then prayed to the Goddess that She (the Goddess) should remain in that place and help all women an
Top Attractions in Thirukkarugavur
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- ★Garbarakshambigai Temple
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