Dharisanam
Prayer

For learning

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Watercolour illustration, AI generated: A child writing a first letter in rice

In the write-ups

Temples where, as the write-ups record, devotees pray for learning. 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.

temples visited
27
regions
4
pathigams transcribed
27
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.

From the temple write-up →
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 →
Kiliyannavur கிளியனூர் Sri Agastheeswarar Temple · Pondicherry

Devotees visit this temple and worship the lord here to seek remedies for obstacles in marriage proposals and to seek the lord’s blessing for good education.

From the temple write-up →
Moolavar
Sri Agastheewarar
Ambal
Sri Akilandeswari
Theertham
Agni Theertham
Sthala vriksham
Vanni
தார்சி றக்கும் சடைக்கணி வள்ளலின்Thārsi ṟakkum saṭaikkaṇi vaḷḷaliṉRead 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”).

From the temple write-up →
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 →
Omampuliur ஓமாம்புலியூர் Sri Pranava Viyakrapureeswarar Temple · Chidambaram
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 →
Puravaar Panangkatur புறவார் பனங்காட்டூர் Sri Panangatteswarar Temple · Pondicherry

Devotees also pray to Lord Shiva here for the removal of hurdles from marriage proposals, to attain knowledge and wisdom.

From the temple write-up →
Moolavar
Sri Panangatteswarar, Sri Nethrotharaneswarar,Sri…
Ambal
Sri Sathyambikai, Sri Meyyambikai, Sri Puravambikai
Theertham
Padma Theertham
Sthala vriksham
Palm tree (panai)
விண்ண மர்ந்தன மும்ம தில்களைViṇṇa marnthaṉa mum'ma thilkaḷaiRead the pathigam →
Thenkudi Thittai தென்குடித் திட்டை Sri Vashishteswarar Temple · Tanjore

Students pray to the lord here for attaining excellence in their studies.

From the temple write-up →
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 Karuppariyalur திருக்கருப்பறியலூர் Sri Kutram Porutha Natheswarar temple · Mayiladuthurai

Lord Dakshinamurthy is considered to be the god of education and he is very popular with students. In his hymn, Saint Thirugnanasambanthar also mentioned that the learned lord resides in this temple.

From the temple write-up →
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 Koodalaiyatrur திருக் கூடலையாற்றூர் Sri Narthana Vallabeswarar Temple · Chidambaram

Since Lord Brahma and Goddess Saraswathi are believed to have worshipped Lord Shiva, Goddess Gnanasakthi and Goddess Parasakthi in this temple, devotees believe that worshipping the deities here will give them the gift of knowledge and wisdom.

From the temple write-up →
Moolavar
Sri Narthana Vallabeswarar, Sri Nerikattu Nathar
Ambal
Sri Parasakthi, Sri Gnanasakthi, Sri Purikuzhal Nayaki
Theertham
Brahma Theertham, Agasthia Theertham, Karthiyayana…
Sthala vriksham
Banyan Tree (Kallala Maram)
வடிவுடை மழுவேந்தி மதகரி உரிபோர்த்துப்Vadivudai mazhuvēnthi mathakari uripōrthupRead the pathigam →
Thiru Kuranganilmuttam குரங்கணில்முட்டம் Sri Valeeswarar Temple · Kanchipuram

It is believed that by worshiping Lord Shiva here devotees are relieved of sins and are blessed with wisdom and knowledge.

From the temple write-up →
Moolavar
Sri Valeeswarar / Sri Koyyamalarnathar
Ambal
Sri Irayar Valaiyammai
Theertham
Kakkai Madu Theertham, Vali Theertham
Sthala vriksham
Elandhai
விழுநீர்மழு வாள்படை அண்ணல் விளங்குங்Vizhunīrmazhu vāḷpadai aṇṇal viḷaṅkuṅRead the pathigam →
Thirukadaiyur Mayanam திருக்கடவூர் மயானம் Sri Brahmapureeswarar Temple · Mayiladuthurai

Since the lord of this temple is believed to have taught “Shiva Gnanam” to Lord Brahma, devotees worship the lord here to gain knowledge and wisdom.

From the temple write-up →
Moolavar
Sri Brahmapureeswarar, Sri Peruman Adigal
Ambal
Sri Aamla Gujambikai, Sri Vaadamulai Ammai, Sri Malarkuzhal…
Theertham
Brahma Theertham / Asvathi Theertham
Sthala vriksham
Kontrai tree / Vilva tree
வரிய மறையார் பிறையார் மலையோர் சிலையா வணக்கிVariya maṟaiyār piṟaiyār malaiyōr silaiyā vaṇakkiRead the pathigam →
Thirunallaru திருநள்ளாறு Sri Dharbaranyeswarar Temple · Mayiladuthurai

Students can take a dip in the Vaani theertham and worship the lord here to excel in their education.

From the temple write-up →
Moolavar
Sri Dharbaranyeswarar, Sri Thirunallatreeswarar
Ambal
Sri Bohamaartha Poonmulaiyaal, Sri Branambigai
Theertham
Brahma Theertham, Saraswathi (Vaani) Theertham, Nala…
Sthala vriksham
Dharbai grass
போகமார்த்த பூண்முலையாள் தன்னோடும் பொன்னகலம்Pōkamārththa pūṇmulaiyāḷ thaṉṉōṭum poṉṉakalamRead the pathigam →
Thiruthuraiyur திருத்துறையூர் Sri Shista Gurunatha Eswarar Temple · Cuddalore

Devotees believe that worshiping the lord here on Thursdays will bless them with excellence in education.

From the temple write-up →
Moolavar
Sri Shista Gurunatha Eswarar, Sri Pasupatheeswarar,Sri…
Ambal
Sri Shivaloka Nayaki, Sri Poongothai Nayaki
Theertham
Surya Theertham and Chandra Theertham
Sthala vriksham
Kontrai tree
மலையார் அருவித் திரள்மா மணியுந்திக்Malaiyār aruvith thiraḷmā maṇiyunthikRead the pathigam →
Thiruvenkadu திருவெண்காடு Sri Swetharanyeswarar Temple · Mayiladuthurai

Lord Budhan is believed to be the lord responsible for education and business.

From the temple write-up →
Moolavar
Sri Swetharanyeswarar, Sri Venkaattu Nathar
Ambal
Sri Brahma Vidhyambigai
Theertham
Surya, Chandra and Agni Theerthams
Sthala vriksham
Vadavaal, Vilvam and Kondrai trees
கண்காட்டு நுதலானுங் கனல்காட்டுங் கையானும்Kaṇkāṭṭu nuthalāṉuṅ kaṉalkāṭṭuṅ kaiyāṉumRead the pathigam →
“Then Thirumullaivasal” தென் திருமுல்லைவாசல் Sri Mullaivananathar Temple · Chidambaram

Since this is the place where Lord Shiva imparted knowledge to Goddess Parvathy, lots of students worship the lord here to seek his blessings for their educational pursuits.

From the temple write-up →
Moolavar
Sri Mullaivananathar, Sri Yuthika Parameswarar, Sri…
Ambal
Sri Anikonda Kothaiyammai, Sri Sathyanantha Soundari
Theertham
Vishnu Theertham,Chandra Theertham, Brahma Theertham and…
Sthala vriksham
Mullai (Jasmine)
துளிமண்டி யுண்டு நிறம்வந்த கண்டன்Thuḷimaṇṭi yuṇṭu niṟamvantha kaṇṭaṉRead the pathigam →

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