Dharisanam
Prayer

For child boon

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Watercolour illustration, AI generated: Small cradles tied to a sacred tree, a mother praying

In the write-ups

Temples where, as the write-ups record, devotees pray for child boon. Each card quotes the line from the write-up, with the temple’s deities, its sacred tank and tree, and the opening of its pathigam.

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pathigams transcribed
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Arisili அரிசிலி Sri Arasaleeswarar Temple · Pondicherry

It is believed that worshiping Lord Shiva here will grant the boon of childbirth to childless couples.

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Moolavar
Sri Arasaleeswarar / Sri Arasili Naathar
Ambal
Sri Periya Nayaki
Theertham
Arasili Theertham / Vamadeva Theertham
Sthala vriksham
Peepal Tree (Arasa)
பாடல் வண்டறை கொன்றை பால்மதி பாய்புனற் கங்கைPādal vaṇṭaṟai koṉtṟai pālmathi pāypuṉaṟ gaṅgaiRead the pathigam →
Dharumapuram தருமபுரம் Sri Yazhmurinathar Temple · Mayiladuthurai

Those facing “Puthra doshas” – problems related to child’s well-being can worship Goddess Durgai here on the days of the “Utharada” nakshatram.

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Moolavar
Sri Yazhmurinathar, Sri Dharmapureeswarar
Ambal
Sri Madhuraminnammai, Sri Thenamirthavalli, Sri Abhayambikai
Theertham
Vishnu Theertham/ Dharma Theertham, Brahma Theertham
Sthala vriksham
Plantain / Panana tree ("Vaazhai")
மாதர் மடப்பிடி யும்மட வன்னமு மன்னதோர்Māthar maṭappiṭi yum'maṭa vaṉṉamu maṉṉathōrRead the pathigam →
Erukkathampuliyur எருக்கத்தம்புலியூர் Sri Kumaraswamy and Sri Virar Mulaiyammai Temple · Chidambaram

It is also believed that those seeking “santhana prapthi” (child boon) can pray to the lord here.

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Moolavar
Sri Neelakandeswarar, Sri Kumaraswamy,Sri…
Ambal
Sri Neelamalar Kanni, Sri Virar Mulaiyammai,Sri Abeethakuja…
Theertham
Skanda Theertham, Neelorpala Theertham, Senkazhuneer…
Sthala vriksham
Vellai Erukku Plant
படையார் தருபூதப் பகடார் உரிபோர்வைPaṭaiyār tharupūthap pakaṭār uripōrvaiRead the pathigam →
Innambur இன்னம்பர் Sri Ezhuthari Natheswarar Temple · Kumbakonam

Since the lord here is praised as Sri Ezhutharinathar, devotees conduct the ceremony of “Vidhyapyasam” (beginning their child’s education) in this temple. This is done in the hope that their child excels in the field of education.

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Moolavar
Sri Ezhuthari Natheswarar, Sri Iravatheswarar, Sri…
Ambal
Sri Sugantha Kundhalambigai and Sri Nithya Kalyani
Theertham
Iravatha Theertham
Sthala vriksham
Jack fruit tree and Shenbagam
எண்டிசைக் கும்புகழ் இன்னம்பர் மேவியEṇṭisaik kumpukazh iṉṉampar mēviyaRead the pathigam →
Kanattumullur கானாட்டுமுள்ளூர் Sri Pathanjali Nathar Temple · Chidambaram

Devotees pray to Goddess Kol Valaikkai Ammai to seek boons for early marriage and child birth (“Santhana Prapthi”).

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Moolavar
Sri Pathanjali Nathar
Ambal
Sri Kol Valaikkai Ammai, Sri Kaanarkuzhali, Sri Ambujakshi
Theertham
Surya Theertham
Sthala vriksham
Vella Erukku Plant
வள்வாய மதிமிளிரும் வளர்சடையி னானைVaḷvāya mathimiḷirum vaḷarsaṭaiyi ṉāṉaiRead the pathigam →
Karuvur கருவூர் Sri Kalyana Pasupatheeswarar Temple · Erode

Large number of devotees come to Lord Pasupatheeswarar temple to seek relief from mental ailments and to pray for child and wedding boon, better employment opportunity and for progress in trade / business.

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Moolavar
Sri Kalyana Pasupatheeswarar /Sri Ahnilaiyappar /Sri…
Ambal
1. Sri Soundyarya Nayaki (Vadivudaiyal)2. Sri Alangara…
Theertham
Brahma Theertham, Thadaagai Theertham…
Sthala vriksham
Vanji
தொண்டெ லாமலர் தூவி ஏத்தநஞ் சுண்ட லாருயி ராய தன்மையர்Thoṇde lāmalar thūvi ēthananj chuṇṭa lāruyi rāya thaṉmaiyarRead the pathigam →
Kudanthai Karonam குடந்தைக் காரோணம் Sri Someswaraswamy Temple · Kumbakonam

It is believed that those seeking “Santhana Prapthi” (child boon) can pray to the lord here.

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Moolavar
Sri Someswarar, Sri Kayarokanar, Sri Viyazha Somesar, Sri…
Ambal
Sri Thenar Mozhiyammai, Sri Somasundari
Theertham
Mahamaha Theertham (tank), Potramarai tank
Sthala vriksham
Vilvam tree
வாரார்கொங்கை மாதோர்பாக மாகவார்சடைVārārkoṅkai māthōrpāka mākavārsaṭaiRead the pathigam →
Kudanthai Kudamukku குடந்தை குடமூக்கு Sri Adhi Kumbeswaraswamy Temple · Mayiladuthurai

It is believed that there is no substitute for taking a dip here on the auspicious day of Maham (every year) and Mahamaham (once in 12 years) and worshipping the lord for absolution and relief from the sins of one’s previous birth.Devotees pray to Goddess Mangalambikai for excellence in education and to seek the boons for early marriage and child birth (“Santhana Prapthi”).

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Moolavar
Sri Adhi Kumbeswarar, Sri Amutheswarar
Ambal
Sri Mangalambigai Amman
Theertham
Mahamaham and Potramarai tanks and 12 more
Sthala vriksham
Vanni
அரவிரி கோடனீட லணிகாவிரி யாற்றயலேAraviri kōṭaṉīṭa laṇikāviri yātṟayalēRead the pathigam →
Mylapore, Chennai மயிலாப்பூர், சென்னை Sri Kapaleeswarar Temple · Chennai

It is believed that those seeking “santhana prapthi” (child boon) can pray to Goddess Karpakambikai here. Also, devotees believe that worshiping Goddess Karpakambikai here will remove obstacles from their marriage proposals.

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Moolavar
SriKapaleeswarar, Punnaivana Nathar
Ambal
Sri Karpakambikai
Theertham
Kapali Theertham, Kadavul Theertham, Veda Theertham, Vali…
Sthala vriksham
Punnai tree
மட்டிட்ட புன்னையங் கானல் மடமயிலைக்Maṭṭiṭṭa puṉṉaiyaṅ kāṉal maṭamayilaikRead the pathigam →
Nallur Perumanam நல்லூர் பெருமணம் Sri Shivalokath Thyagaraja Swamy Temple · Chidambaram

It is also believed that those seeking “santhana prapthi” (child boon) can pray to this lord.

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Moolavar
Sri Shivalokath Thyagaraja Swamy, Sri Perumanamudaya…
Ambal
Sri Venneetru Umaiyammai, Sri Swetha Viboothi Nayaki
Theertham
Panchakshara, Brihu, Ashwa, Vasishta, Athiri, Jamadagni…
Sthala vriksham
Vilvam tree
கல்லூர்ப் பெருமணம் வேண்டா கழுமலம்Kallūrp perumaṇam vēṇṭā kazhumalamRead the pathigam →
Omampuliur ஓமாம்புலியூர் Sri Pranava Viyakrapureeswarar Temple · Chidambaram

Also, parents bring their children here to worship the lord and seek his blessings for a bright academic future for their children.

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Moolavar
Sri Pranava Viyakrapureeswarar, Sri Thuyartheertha Nathar
Ambal
Sri Poonkodi Nayaki, Sri Pushpalathambigai,
Theertham
Gowri Thertham, river Kollidam
Sthala vriksham
Elandhai tree
பூங்கொடி மடவாள் உமையொரு பாகம் புரிதரு சடைமுடி யடிகள்Pūṅkoṭi maṭavāḷ umaiyoru pākam puritharu saṭaimuṭi yaṭikaḷRead the pathigam →
Palliyin Mukkoodal பள்ளியின் முக்கூடல் Sri Thrinethra Nathar Temple · Thiruvarur

It is also believed that those seeking “Santhana Prapthi” (child boon) can take a dip in this temple’s theertham and pray to the lord.

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Moolavar
Sri Thrinethra Nathar, Sri Mukkodal Nathar,Sri Mukkona…
Ambal
Sri Maimevu Kanni, Sri Anchanatchi Ambal
Theertham
Mukkoodal Theertham
Sthala vriksham
Vilvam
ஆராத இன்னமுதை அம்மான் தன்னைĀrātha iṉṉamuthai am'māṉ thaṉṉaiRead the pathigam →
Thalaichangadu தலைச்சங்காடு Sri Sankaaranyeswarar Temple · Mayiladuthurai

It is believed that devotees can worship Goddess Soundhara Nayaki here to seek blessing for “santhana prapthi” (child boon).

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Moolavar
Sri Sankaaranyeswarar, Sri Sankarunatheswarar, Sri…
Ambal
Sri Soundhara Nayaki, Sri Brahath Sundaraambigai
Theertham
Sangu Theertham, River Cauvery
Sthala vriksham
Purasu tree
நலச்சங்க வெண்குழையுந் தோடும்பெய்தோர் நால்வேதம்Nalachchaṅka veṇkuzhaiyun thōṭumpeythōr nālvēthamRead the pathigam →
Thalayalangadu தலையாலங்காடு Sri Nardhanapureeswarar Temple · Kumbakonam

It is believed that those seeking “Santhana Prapthi” (child boon) can pray to the lord here.

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Moolavar
Sri Narthanapureeswarar, Sri Aadalvalla Nathar
Ambal
Sri Balambikai, Sri Thirumadanthai Ammai
Theertham
Sangu Theertham
Sthala vriksham
Jack fruit tree
தொண்டர்க்குத் தூநெறியாய் நின்றான் றன்னைச்Thoṇṭarkkuth thūneṟiyāy niṉtṟāṉ tṟaṉṉaichRead the pathigam →
Thenkudi Thittai தென்குடித் திட்டை Sri Vashishteswarar Temple · Tanjore

It is believed that those seeking “santhana prapthi” (child boon) can pray to the lord here. Devotees can also pray for removal of obstacles from their marriage proposals.

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Moolavar
Sri Vashishteswarar, Sri Dhenupureeswarar,Sri…
Ambal
Sri Suganda Kundalambikai, Sri Ulaganayagi,Sri Mangaleswari
Theertham
Pasu Theertham, Soola Theertham, Chakra Theertham
Sthala vriksham
Mullai, Chenbagam and Chevvanthi
முன்னைநான் மறையவை முறைமுறை குறையொடுந்Muṉṉaināṉ maṟaiyavai muṟaimuṟai kuṟaiyoṭunRead the pathigam →
Thiru Aakkur திரு ஆக்கூர் Sri Thanthondreeswarar Temple · Mayiladuthurai

It is believed that those seeking “santhana prapthi” (child boon) can pray to the lord here.

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Moolavar
Sri Thanthondreeswarar, Sri Swayambhu Nathar
Ambal
Sri Vaalnedungkannammai, Sri Katka Nethri Ambal
Theertham
Kumudha Theertham
Sthala vriksham
Sarakondrai, Vilva and Paakku trees
அக்கிருந்த ஆரமும் ஆடரவும் ஆமையும்Akkiruntha āramum āṭaravum āmaiyumRead the pathigam →
Thiru Idaichuram திருஇடைச்சுரம் Sri Idaichuranathar Temple · Chennai

It is believed that by worshiping Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvathi in this temple, devotees are blessed with “Santhana Prapthi” (child boon).

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Moolavar
Sri Idaichuranathar, Sri Gnanapureeswarar
Ambal
Sri Imayamadakkodi Ammai,Sri Govardhanambikai
Theertham
Madhura Theertham
Sthala vriksham
Vilvam
வரிவள ரவிரொளி யரவரை தாழVarivaḷa raviroḷi yaravarai thāzhaRead the pathigam →
Thiru Karuppariyalur திருக்கருப்பறியலூர் Sri Kutram Porutha Natheswarar temple · Mayiladuthurai

It is believed that those seeking “Santhana Prapthi” (child boon) can pray to the lord here after taking a dip in the Surya Theertham.

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Moolavar
Sri Kutram Porutha Nathar, Sri Aparadha Kshameswarar
Ambal
Sri Kolvalai Nayagi, Sri Vichitra Balambikai
Theertham
Indhra Theertham, Surya Theertham
Sthala vriksham
Kokudi Mullai (Jasmine)
சுற்றமொடு பற்றவை துயக்கற அறுத்துக்Sutṟamodu patṟavai thuyakkaṟa aṟuththukRead the pathigam →
Thiru Kurukkai திருக்குருக்கை Sri Veeratteswarar Temple · Mayiladuthurai

“Puthrakameshti Yaga” can be performed in this temple by those seeking child boon (“Santhana Prapthi”).

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Moolavar
Sri Veeratteswarar
Ambal
Sri Gnanambikai
Theertham
Soola Theertham, Pasupathi Theertham
Sthala vriksham
Katukkai tree
ஆதியிற் பிரம னார்தாம் அர்ச்சித்தார் அடியி ணைக்கீழ்Āthiyiṟ pirama ṉārthām archchiththār aṭiyi ṇaikkīzhRead the pathigam →
Thiru Nedungalam திருநெடுங்களம் Sri Nedungalanathar Temple · Tiruchirappalli

It is believed that those seeking “Santhana Prapthi” (child boon) can pray to the lord here.

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Moolavar
Sri Nedungalanathar, Sri Nithya Sundareswarar
Ambal
Sri Oppila Nayaki, Sri Mangala Nayaki
Theertham
Agasthiyar Theertham, Sundara theertham
Sthala vriksham
Vilvam & Kasthuri Arali
மறையுடையாய் தோலுடையாய் வார்சடை மேல்வளரும்Maṟaiyuṭaiyāy thōluṭaiyāy vārsaṭai mēlvaḷarumRead the pathigam →
Thiru Shakthi Mutham திருச்சக்திமுற்றம் Sri Sakthivaneswara Swamy Temple · Kumbakonam

It is believed that those seeking “Santhana Prapthi” (child boon) can pray to the lord here.

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Moolavar
Sri Sakthivaneswarar, Sri Sivakozhuntheeswarar, Sri Sakthi…
Ambal
Sri Periyanayaki, Sri Brahannayaki
Theertham
Soola Theertham/Surya Theertham
Sthala vriksham
Vilvam
கோவாய் முடுகி யடுதிறற் கூற்றங் குமைப்பதன்முன்Kōvāy muṭuki yaṭuthiṟaṟ kūtṟaṅ kumaippathaṉmuṉRead the pathigam →
Thiru Vanchiyam திருவாஞ்சியம் Sri Vaanchinathaswamy Temple · Mayiladuthurai

This is a famous parihara sthalam for those afflicted with Rahu or Kethu dosham. By worshiping Rahu and Kethu here, devotees are blessed with marriage boon, progeny and cure from nervous disorders.

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Moolavar
Sri Vaanchinathar, Sri Vanchi Lingeswarar
Ambal
Sri Mangalambikai, Sri Vazhavantha Nayaki, Sri Sugandha…
Theertham
Gupta Ganga, Yama Theertham, Anandha Theertham, Deva…
Sthala vriksham
Sandalwood tree
வன்னி கொன்றை மதமத்தம் எருக்கொடு கூவிளம்Vaṉṉi koṉtṟai mathamaththam erukkoṭu kūviḷamRead the pathigam →
Thiru Vanparthan Panangkattur திரு வன்பார்த்தான் பனங்காட்டூர் Sri Thalapureeswarar and Sri Krupanatheswarar Temple · Kanchipuram

In the outer corridor, there are two sacred palm trees - one male and the other female. It is believed that those seeking child boon can pray to the lord here by making offerings of palm fruits and then consuming them.

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Moolavar
1. Sri Thalapureeswarar & Sri Amirthavalli
Ambal
1. Sri Thalapureeswarar & Sri Amirthavalli
Theertham
Jada Gangai tank, Sundarar Theertham
Sthala vriksham
Palm Tree
விடையின்மேல் வருவானை வேதத்தின் பொருளானைVidaiyiṉmēl varuvāṉai vēthathiṉ poruḷāṉaiRead the pathigam →
Thirucherai திருச்சேறை Sri Saraparameswarar Temple · Kumbakonam

This is also a parihara sthalam for performing poojas for “Santhana Prapthi” (child boon).

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Moolavar
Sri Saraparameswarar, Sri Senneriyappar
Ambal
Sri Gnanambikai, Sri Gnanavalli Ammai
Theertham
Markandeya Theertham, Bindusudha Theertham, Gnana Theertham
Sthala vriksham
Mavilangai
முறியுறு நிறமல்கு முகிழ்முலை மலைமகள் வெருவமுன்Read the pathigam →

Drawn from the Greatness section of each temple write-up.