Dharisanam
Prayer

For health and healing

நோய் நீங்க 57 visited *

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Watercolour illustration, AI generated: Pilgrims bathing in a temple tank at dawn

In the write-ups

Temples where, as the write-ups record, devotees pray for health and healing. 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
57
regions
5
pathigams transcribed
57
Arisir Karai Puthur அரிசிற்கரைப் புத்தூர் Sri Padikkasunatha Swamy Temple · Kumbakonam

Those who have been bitten by poisonous creatures like snakes, worship Lord Murugan here in the belief that they will be cured.

From the temple write-up →
Moolavar
Sri Padikkasu Nathar, Sri Swarnapureeswarar, Sri…
Ambal
Sri Azhakambigai, Sri Soundara Nayaki
Theertham
Amirtha Pushkarani andArasalaaru
Sthala vriksham
Vilvam
மின்னுஞ் சடைமேல் இளவெண் திங்கள் விளங்கவேMiṉṉuñ chaṭaimēl iḷaveṇ thiṅkaḷ viḷaṅkavēRead the pathigam →
Innambur இன்னம்பர் Sri Ezhuthari Natheswarar Temple · Kumbakonam

It is believed that once they complete the specified rituals, the kids will be cured of their speech problems.

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 →
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 →
Kiliyannavur கிளியனூர் Sri Agastheeswarar Temple · Pondicherry

It is a common belief that drinking the abishekam milk (milk that has been poured on the lingam) at this temple can cure illness, especially stomach ailments.

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Moolavar
Sri Agastheewarar
Ambal
Sri Akilandeswari
Theertham
Agni Theertham
Sthala vriksham
Vanni
தார்சி றக்கும் சடைக்கணி வள்ளலின்Thārsi ṟakkum saṭaikkaṇi vaḷḷaliṉRead the pathigam →
Kudanthai Keezhkkottam குடந்தைக் கீழ்க்கோட்டம் Sri Nageswaraswamy Temple · Mayiladuthurai

Devotees can worship the lord here between 4.30 p.m. and 6.00 p.m. (Rahukala time) on Sundays to get relief from all types of ailments.

From the temple write-up →
Moolavar
Sri Nageswaraswamy, Sri Madanthai Pahar, Sri Vilva Nesar…
Ambal
Sri Periyanayagi, Sri Brahan Nayaki
Theertham
Mahaamaham tank
Sthala vriksham
Vilvam tree
சொன்மலிந்த மறைநான்கா றங்க மாகிச்Soṉmalintha maṟaināṉkā ṟaṅka mākichRead the pathigam →
Mylapore, Chennai மயிலாப்பூர், சென்னை Sri Kapaleeswarar Temple · Chennai

It is also strongly believed by devotees that their prayers here will bring them relief from any illness.

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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 →
Nannilathu Perungkoil நன்னிலத்துப் பெருங்கோயில் Sri Madhuvaneswarar Temple · Mayiladuthurai

It is believed that worshiping the lord here will cure one from all kinds of nervous ailments.

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Moolavar
Sri Madhuvaneswarar, Sri Brahatheeswarar,Sri…
Ambal
Sri Madhu Vana Nayaki, Sri Periya Nayaki,Sri Deva Kaanthara…
Theertham
Brahma Theertham, Sula Theertham, Deva Theertham
Sthala vriksham
Vilvam
தண்ணியல் வெம்மையி னான்றலை யிற்கடை தோறும்பலிThaṇṇiyal vem'maiyi ṉāṉtṟalai yiṟkaṭai thōṟumpaliRead the pathigam →
Patteecharam பட்டீச்சரம் Sri Dhenupureeswarar Temple · Kumbakonam

Devotees pray to Lord Bhairavar here to seek relief from enemy threats and for cure from dog bites and other ailments.

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Moolavar
Sri Dhenupureeswarar, Sri Patteeswarar
Ambal
Sri Palvalainayagi, Sri Gnanambikai
Theertham
Gnanavavi, Kodi Theertham, Gayathri Theertham
Sthala vriksham
Vanni tree
பாடன்மறை சூடன்மதி பல்வளையோர் பாகமதில் மூன்றோர்கணையாற்Pāṭaṉmaṟai chūṭaṉmathi palvaḷaiyōr pākamathil mūṉtṟōrkaṇaiyāṟRead the pathigam →
Pazhayarai Vadathali பழையாறை வடதளி Sri Somanathaswamy Temple · Kumbakonam

Devotees believe that taking a dip in this temple’s holy water (Soma Theertham) can cure them from mental disorder like “sitha piramai”.

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Moolavar
Sri Somanathar, Sri Somesar
Ambal
Sri Somakamalambigai
Theertham
Soma Theertham, Jatayu Theertham, Indra Theertham, Kamala…
Sthala vriksham
Amla tree
தலையெ லாம்பறிக் குஞ்சமண் கையருள்Thalaiye lāmpaṟik kuñchamaṇ kaiyaruḷRead the pathigam →
Puravaar Panangkatur புறவார் பனங்காட்டூர் Sri Panangatteswarar Temple · Pondicherry

It is believed by devotees that worshipping Lord Shiva here would cure their eye sight related problems.

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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 →
Thalayalangadu தலையாலங்காடு Sri Nardhanapureeswarar Temple · Kumbakonam

Devotees believe that by taking a dip in this temple’s holy water, and worshiping the lord, they will be cured of all skin ailments including leprosy.

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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 →
Thiru Kanjanur திருக்கஞ்சனூர் Sri Agneeswarar Temple · Mayiladuthurai

Devotees believe that worshipping Lord Shiva here will bless them with wealth and prosperity. Those seeking cure for mental disorder and diseases like anaemia can also worship Lord Shiva here.

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Moolavar
Sri Agneeswarar
Ambal
Sri Karpakambikai
Theertham
Agni Theertham, Brahma Theertham (river Cauvery)…
Sthala vriksham
Purasu / Palasa tree
மூவிலைவேற் சூலம்வல னேந்தி னானைMūvilaivēṟ chūlamvala ṉēnthi ṉāṉaiRead the pathigam →
Thiru Valampuram திருவலம்புரம் Sri Valampura Nathaswamy Temple · Mayiladuthurai
Moolavar
Sri Valampura Nathar, Sri Thalavana Nathar, Sri Vanni…
Ambal
Sri Vaduvahirkkanni Ammai, Sri Swarna Padmambigai, Sankari…
Theertham
Brahma Theertham, Lakshmi Theertham and Swarna Pankaja…
Sthala vriksham
Male Palm tree (Panai)
கொடியுடை மும்மதி லூடுருவக் குனிவெஞ் சிலைதாங்கிKoṭiyuṭai mum'mathi lūṭuruvak kuṉiveñ chilaithāṅkiRead 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.

From the temple write-up →
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
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 →
Thiruchopuram திருச்சோபுரம் Sri Mangalapureeswarar Temple · Chidambaram

People with problems related to marriage and health can be seen making offerings of kumkum and turmeric to Lord Mangalapureeswarar.

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Moolavar
Sri Mangalapureeswarar, Sri Thiruchchopuranathaswamy
Ambal
Sri Saththiyaya Dakshi, Sri Velnedunganni, Sri Thiyavalli…
Theertham
Chopuratheertham, Brahmatheertham (Sea)
Sthala vriksham
Kondrai Tree
வெங்கண்ஆனை யீருரிவை போர்த்து விளங்குமொழிVeṅkaṇāṉai yīrurivai pōrthu viḷaṅkumozhiRead the pathigam →
Thirukachur திருக்கச்சூர் Sri Kachabeswarar and Sri Marundheeswarar Temples · Chennai

Devotees often pray to Goddess Anjanakshi here for good eye sight and to seek cure from eye related illnesses.

From the temple write-up →
Moolavar
Sri Kachabeswarar, Sri Virunthitteeswarar
Ambal
Sri Anjanakshi Amman, Sri Kanniumai Ammai
Theertham
Koorma Theertham
Sthala vriksham
Banyan Tree
முதுவாய் ஓரி கதற முதுகாட் டெரிகொண் டாடல் முயல்வானேMuthuvāy ōri kathaṟa muthukāṭ ṭerikoṇ ṭāṭal muyalvāṉēRead the pathigam →
Thirukannaar Koil திருக்கண்ணார் கோயில் Sri Kannayiranatha Swamy Temple · Mayiladuthurai
Moolavar
Sri Kannayiram Udayar Sri Kannayira Nathar,Sri…
Ambal
Sri Murugu Valarkothai Nayaki, Sri Kodaiyammai,Sri Sugantha…
Theertham
Indra Theertham
Sthala vriksham
Sarakkontrai tree
தண்ணார்திங்கட் பொங்கரவந்தாழ் புனல்சூடிப்Thaṇṇārthiṅkaṭ poṅkaravanthāzh puṉalchūṭipRead the pathigam →
Thirukarukavur திருக்கருகாவூர் Sri Mullaivananathar And Garbarakshambigai Temple · Kumbakonam
Moolavar
Sri Mullaivananathar, Sri Garbha Pureeswarar,Sri Madhavi…
Ambal
Sri Garbarakshambigai,Sri Karumpanaiyalammai, Sri Karukatha…
Theertham
Brahma Theertham, Ksheera kundam, Sathya Koopam, Vrudha…
Sthala vriksham
Jasmine Plant (Mullai)
முத்தி லங்குமுறு வல்லுமை யஞ்சவேMuththi laṅkumuṟu vallumai yañchavēRead the pathigam →

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