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
Thirukkalikkamur திருக்கலிக்காமூர் Sri Sundareswarar Temple · Mayiladuthurai

Saint Thirugnanasambanthar, in his Pathigam, mentioned that if devotees worship Lord Shiva of this temple, they would be cured of their ailments and would be blessed with happiness and prosperity.

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Moolavar
Sri Sundareswarar
Ambal
Sri Sundarambal, Sri Azhagammai, Sri Azhaguvana Mulaiyammai
Theertham
Ambuli Theertham / Chandra Theertham
Sthala vriksham
Vilvam tree
மடல்வரை யின்மது விம்முசோலை வயல்சூழ்ந் தழகாருங்Maṭalvarai yiṉmathu vim'muchōlai vayalchūzhn thazhakāruṅRead the pathigam →
Thirukkolakka திருக்கோலக்கா Sri Sapthapureeswarar Temple · Chidambaram

It is believed that by doing so, devotees can be cured of their speech problems.

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Moolavar
Sri Thalapureeswarar, Sri Shabdapureeswarar, Thiru Thalam…
Ambal
Sri Osai Nayaki Ambal, Sri Osai Kodutha Nayaki, Sri…
Theertham
Surya Theertham, Ananda Theertham
Sthala vriksham
Kondrai
மடையில் வாளை பாய மாதரார்Maṭaiyil vāḷai pāya mātharārRead the pathigam →
Thirukkollamputhur திருக்கொள்ளம்பூதூர் Sri Vilvaaranyeswarar Temple · Kumbakonam

Those suffering from mental ailments can worship the lord here to get relief.

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Moolavar
Sri Vilvaranyeswarar, Sri Vilva Vana Nathar, Sri…
Ambal
Sri Soundara Nayagi, Sri Azhakiya Nayagi
Theertham
Brahma Theertham, Agasthiya Theertham, Ganga Theertham…
Sthala vriksham
Vilvam tree
கொட்ட மேகமழுங் கொள்ளம் பூதூர்Koṭṭa mēkamazhuṅ koḷḷam pūthūrRead the pathigam →
Thirukkondeeswaram திருக்கொண்டீச்சரம் Sri Pasupatheeswarar Temple · Mayiladuthurai

Devotees suffering from fever can worship Lord Jurahareswarar here by performing abhishekam using hot water and then making an offering of cooked rice with hot pepper water (“Rasam”).

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Moolavar
Sri Pasupatheeswarar
Ambal
Sri Santha Nayagi
Theertham
Ksheera Pushkarani
Sthala vriksham
Vilvam tree
வரைகிலேன் புலன்க ளைந்தும் வரைகிலாப் பிறவி மாயப்Varaikilēṉ pulaṉka ḷainthum varaikilāp piṟavi māyapRead the pathigam →
Thirumangalakkudi திருமங்கலக்குடி Sri Praananatheswarar temple · Mayiladuthurai

It is strongly believed that by doing so, they will be relieved from various doshas like “Navagraha doshas”, “Kalathra dosham”, “Mangalya dosham” and will also get relieved from other ailments.

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Moolavar
Sri Praananatheswarar, Sri Pranavaratheswarar
Ambal
Sri Mangala Nayaki
Theertham
Mangala Theertham, river Cauvery, Surya and Chandra…
Sthala vriksham
Kongu Ilavu (Vellerukku)
சீரி னார்மணி யும்மகில் சந்துஞ்செ றிவரைSīri ṉārmaṇi yum'makil santhuñche ṟivaraiRead the pathigam →
Thirumiyachur திருமீயச்சூர் Sri Meganathaswamy Temple · Mayiladuthurai

By doing so, it is believed that they would be blessed with longevity and would be relieved from their ailments.

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Moolavar
Sri Meganathaswamy, Sri Muyarchi Natheswarar,Sri Thirumeni…
Ambal
Sri Lalithambikai, Sri Soundara Nayaki,Sri Shanta Nayaki
Theertham
Surya Pushkarini, Kali Theerththam
Sthala vriksham
Vilvam, Mandharam
காயச் செவ்விக் காமற் காய்ந்து கங்கையைப்Kāyach chevvik kāmaṟ kāynthu kaṅkaiyaipRead the pathigam →
Thirumuruganpoondi திருமுருகன்பூண்டி Sri Thirumuruganathaswamy Temple · Coimbatore

It is believed that devotees can be relieved from mental ailments and can get respite from the evil effects of curses by worshipping the Lord at this temple.

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Moolavar
Sri Avudainayagar /Sri Thirumuruganathar
Ambal
Sri Avudainayaki /Sri MuyangupoonMulayammai
Theertham
Shanmuga Theertham, Gnana Theertham, Brahmma Theertham
Sthala vriksham
Gurukkathi / Mullai
கொடுகு வெஞ்சிலை வடுக வேடுவர் விரவ லாமை சொல்லித்Koduku veñchilai vaduka vēduvar virava lāmai chollithRead the pathigam →
Thirunallam திருநல்லம் Sri Uma Maheswarar Swamy Temple · Mayiladuthurai

Devotees believe that by worshiping Lord Vaithiyanathaswamy here, they will be cured of various diseases.

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Moolavar
Sri Uma Maheswarar, Sri Maamani Eswarar, Sri Bhoomi Nathar
Ambal
Sri Angavala Nayagi, Sri Mangala Nayagi, Sri Thega Soundari
Theertham
Sakthi Theertham / Bhoomi Theertham
Sthala vriksham
Peepal tree (Arasa maram) / Vilvam
கல்லால் நிழல்மேய கறைசேர் கண்டாவென்Kallāl nizhalmēya kaṟaisēr kaṇṭāveṉRead the pathigam →
Thirunaraiyur திருநறையூர் Sri Siddhanatheswarar Temple · Kumbakonam

Children suffering from speech related problems such as stammering are brought here in the hope that Lord Shiva will cure them.Devotees believe that by worshiping Lord Shiva here, they will be blessed with a sweet voice.To seek cure for skin diseases, devotees perform abhishekam to Korakka Siddhar using gingili oil and then consume a few drops of that oil.Those who have “Navagraha dosham” in their horoscope can worship Lord Dakshinamurthy and Navagraham here to seek relief.

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Moolavar
Sri Siddhanatheswarar, Sri Vedeswarar, Sri Ramanatha Swamy
Ambal
Sri Azhakammai, Sri Soundarya Nayaki, Sri Parvathavarthini
Theertham
Soola Theertham, Jada Theertham, Sidhamirtha Theertham…
Sthala vriksham
Pavazha Malligai (a jasmine variety)
ஊரு லாவு பலிகொண் டுலகேத்தRead the pathigam →
Thiruneelakkudi திருநீலக்குடி Sri Manokkiyanathaswamy Temple · Mayiladuthurai

Devotees offer pots and bowls of oil regularly to the lord and it is believed that by consuming a small quantity of the offered oil, their prolonged ailments will be cured.

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Moolavar
Sri Manokkiyanathaswamy, Sri Neelakandeswarar
Ambal
1.Sri Bakthapeeshtappradayani (Sri Thavakkola Ammai)2.Sri…
Theertham
Brahma Theertham, Devi Theertham, Ksheera, Theertham…
Sthala vriksham
Vilvam tree (Pancha vilvam)
வைத்த மாடும் மனைவியும் மக்கள்நீர்Vaitha mādum maṉaiviyum makkaḷnīrRead the pathigam →
Thirunintriyur திருநின்றியூர் Sri Lakshmipureeswarar Temple · Mayiladuthurai

Those who worship the lord here will be blessed with a peaceful life free from ailments, fear and sins.

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Moolavar
Sri Lakshmipureeswarar, Sri Mahalakshinathar, Sri…
Ambal
Sri Ulaga Nayaki, Sri Loka Nayaki
Theertham
Neelamalar Poigai
Sthala vriksham
Vilvam tree
அற்றவ னாரடி யார்தமக் காயிழை பங்கினராம்Atṟava ṉāraṭi yārthamak kāyizhai paṅkiṉarāmRead the pathigam →
Thirupachilachiramam திருப்பாசிலாச்சிராமம் Sri Maatrurai Varadeeswarar temple · Tiruchirappalli
Moolavar
Sri Maatrurai Varadeeswarar, Sri Matrari Varathar,Sri…
Ambal
Sri Balambikai Amman, Sri Balasoundari
Theertham
Annamam Poikai, Kollidam river, Silambu (Panguni) river
Sthala vriksham
Vanni Tree
துணிவளர் திங்கள் துளங்கி விளங்கச்Thuṇivaḷar thiṅkaḷ thuḷaṅki viḷaṅkachRead the pathigam →
Thiruppandi Kodumudi திருப்பாண்டிக்கொடுமுடி Sri Magudeswarar Temple · Erode

It is believed that those who take a dip in the river Kaveri and worship Lords Shiva and Vishnu will be cured of diseases and will get relief for their ailments.

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Moolavar
Sri Magudeswarar / Sri Kodumudinathar
Ambal
Sri Vadivudainayaki/ Sri Panmozhiyalammai
Theertham
Kaveri, Bharathwaja Theertham, Brahma Threertham and Deva…
Sthala vriksham
Vanni Tree
மற்றுப் பற்றெனக் கின்றி நின்றிருப் பாத மேமனம் பாவித்தேன்Matṟup patṟeṉak kiṉtṟi niṉtṟirup pātha mēmaṉam pāvithēṉRead the pathigam →
Thirupparaithurai திருப்பராய்த்துறை Sri Dharukavaneswarar Temple · Tiruchirappalli

Those suffering from skin diseases or even cancer can worship Lord Shiva here to seek relief.

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Moolavar
Sri Dharukavaneswarar, Sri Paraithurai Nathar
Ambal
Sri Hemavarnambal, Sri Pasumpon Mayilammai
Theertham
River Cauvery
Sthala vriksham
Parai tree
நீறுசேர்வதொர் மேனியர்நேரிழைNīṟusērvathor mēṉiyarnērizhaiRead the pathigam →
Thiruppayatrur திருப்பயற்றூர் Sri Payatrunathar Temple · Mayiladuthurai

Those suffering from eye related diseases can take a dip in this temple’s Theertham and worship Goddess Kaviyangkanni for relief.

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Moolavar
Sri Payatra Nathar, Sri Payatreeswarar, Sri…
Ambal
Sri Kaviyangkanni Ammai, Sri Nethrambigai
Theertham
Devi Theertham, Karuna theertham
Sthala vriksham
Silanthi tree
உரித்திட்டார் ஆனை யின்றோல் உதிரவா றொழுகி யோடUriththiṭṭār āṉai yiṉtṟōl uthiravā ṟozhuki yōṭaRead the pathigam →
Thirupugalur Vardhamanecharam திருப்புகலூர் வர்த்தமானீச்சரம் Sri Vardhamaneswarar Temple · Mayiladuthurai

Devotees believe that by worshiping Lord Nikazhkaala Nathar here, they will be blessed with wealth, health, wisdom, prosperity and happiness.

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Moolavar
Sri Vardhamaneswarar, Sri Nikazhkaala Nathar
Ambal
Sri Manonmani Ammai
Theertham
Agni Theertham, Bana Theertham
Sthala vriksham
Punnagam (Punnai) Tree
பட்டம் பால்நிற மதியம் படர்சடைச் சுடர்விடு பாணிPaṭṭam pālniṟa mathiyam paṭarsaṭaich chuṭarviṭu pāṇiRead the pathigam →
Thiruvadhigai திருவதிகை Sri Veerattaneswarar Temple · Cuddalore

Devotees also believe that their diseases will be cured by prayer, stomach related pains and ulcers in particular by applying the sacred ash and consuming it, freedom from enemies, disappearance of any curse and ensuring total salvation.

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Moolavar
Sri Veerattaneswarar / Sri Athigainathar Sri…
Ambal
Sri Periya Nayaki, Sri Thiripurasundari. Sri Thiruvathigai…
Theertham
Shoola Theertham, Gadilam river, Chakkara Theertham
Sthala vriksham
Sarakkontrai
கூற்றாயின வாறுவி லக்ககிலீர்Kūtṟāyiṉa vāṟuvi lakkakilīrRead the pathigam →
Thiruvanmiyur, Chennai திருவான்மியூர், சென்னை Sri Marundeeswarar Temple · Chennai

Devotees believe that by worshiping the lord here, they will be cured from their prolonged illness.

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Moolavar
Sri Marundeeswarar, Sri Vedapureeswarar, Sri Palvanna…
Ambal
Sri Thiripura Sundari, Sri Chokka Nayaki, Sri Sundara Nayaki
Theertham
Chithirai tank and 5 more Theerthams -Janma nasini, Kama…
Sthala vriksham
Vanni
கரையு லாங்கட லிற்பொலி சங்கம்வெள் ளிப்பிவன்Karaiyu lāṅkaṭa liṟpoli saṅkamveḷ ḷippivaṉRead the pathigam →
Thiruvenkadu திருவெண்காடு Sri Swetharanyeswarar Temple · Mayiladuthurai

Those suffering from nerve related ailments can worship lord Budhan here for relief.

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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 →
Thiruvilamar திருவிளமர் Sri Pathanjali Manoharar Temple · Thiruvarur

Those facing speech impairment (stammering) can visit this temple, place honey at the feet of Goddess Parvathy and consume the honey after performing poojas. It is believed that by doing so, devotees can be cured of their speech problems.

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Moolavar
Sri Pathanjali Manoharar Swamy
Ambal
Sri Madhura Baashini, Sri Thenmozhi Ammai, Sri Yaazhinum…
Theertham
Agni Theertham
Sthala vriksham
Vilvam / Kiluvai tree
மத்தக மணிபெற மலர்வதோர் மதிபுரை நுதல்கரம்Maththaka maṇipeṟa malarvathōr mathipurai nuthalkaramRead the pathigam →
Thiruviyalur திருவியலூர் Sri Sivayoga Nathar Temple · Mayiladuthurai

It is believed that by worshiping the Chathur Kala Bhairavars during the “Ashtami” days, devotees will get prosperity, better prospects in business, good health and protection from evil spirits.

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Moolavar
Sri Sivayoga Nathar, Sri Yoganandheswarar, Sri…
Ambal
Sri Soundra Nayagi, Sri Santha Nayagi
Theertham
Jadayu Theertham
Sthala vriksham
Vilvam tree
குரவங்கமழ் நறுமென்குழல் அரிவையவள் வெருவப்Kuravaṅkamazh naṟumeṉkuzhal arivaiyavaḷ veruvapRead the pathigam →
Thiruvotriyur, Chennai திருவொற்றியூர் Sri Thiyagaraja Swamy Temple · Chennai

It is believed that just entering this temple itself will cure one’s illnesses.

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Moolavar
Sri Thyiyagaraja Swamy, Sri AdipureeswararSri…
Ambal
Sri Vadivudai Ammai, Sri Thiripurasundari
Theertham
Brahma Theertham, Nandhi Theertham
Sthala vriksham
Makizham and Athi
விடையவன் விண்ணுமண்ணுந் தொழநின்றவன் வெண்மழுவாட்Vidaiyavaṉ viṇṇumaṇṇun thozhaniṉtṟavaṉ veṇmazhuvāṭRead the pathigam →
Vanniyur வன்னியூர் Sri Agnipureeswarar Temple · Mayiladuthurai

Devotees believe that taking a dip in this temple’s Agni Theertham and worshiping the lord will cure blood pressure and “ushnam” ailment.

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Moolavar
Sri Agnipureeswarar, Sri Agneeswarar
Ambal
Sri Gauri Parvathy
Theertham
Agni Theertham
Sthala vriksham
Vanni tree
காடு கொண்டரங் காக்கங்குல் வாய்க்கணம்Kāṭu koṇṭaraṅ kākkaṅkul vāykkaṇamRead the pathigam →

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