Dharisanam
Prayer

For marriage

திருமணத்துக்கு 86 visited *

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Watercolour illustration, AI generated: A bride and groom with garlands at a temple

In the write-ups

Temples where, as the write-ups record, devotees pray for marriage. 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
86
regions
5
pathigams transcribed
86
Ambar Maakaalam அம்பர் மாகாளம் Sri Mahakalanathaswamy Temple · Mayiladuthurai

Devotees facing delays in their wedding proposals offer two garlands of “Arali” flowers to the lord.

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Moolavar
Sri Mahakalanathaswamy, Sri Kalakandeswarar
Ambal
Sri Bayakshiyambikai, Sri Patchanayaki, Sri Rajamathanki…
Theertham
Amritavaavi / Makala Theertham
Sthala vriksham
Karungkali tree
அடையார் புரமூன்றும் அனல்வாய்விழ வெய்துAdaiyār puramūṉtṟum aṉalvāyvizha veythuRead the pathigam →
Ethirkolpadi எதிர்கொள்பாடி Sri Iravadheswarar Temple · Mayiladuthurai

Devotees also believe that by worshiping Lord Shiva here, obstacles from their marriage proposals will be removed.

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Moolavar
Sri Iravadheswarar, Sri Madhyaneswarar
Ambal
Sri Vasa Malarkkuzhal Nayaki, Sri Sugantha Kunthalaambigai
Theertham
Iraavadha Theertham
Sthala vriksham
Vilvam
மத்த யானை ஏறி மன்னர் சூழவரு வீர்காள்Maththa yāṉai ēṟi maṉṉar sūzhavaru vīrkāḷRead the pathigam →
Innambur இன்னம்பர் Sri Ezhuthari Natheswarar Temple · Kumbakonam

Devotees believe that by worshiping Goddess Nithya Kalyani here, obstacles from their marriage proposals will be removed. For this, special poojas are also performed on full moon days.

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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 →
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.

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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 Karonam குடந்தைக் காரோணம் Sri Someswaraswamy Temple · Kumbakonam

Devotees pray to Lord Kalyana Vinayakar in this temple for 11 consecutive Mondays in order to seek the lord’s blessings and remove obstacles from their marriage proposals.

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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 Keezhkkottam குடந்தைக் கீழ்க்கோட்டம் Sri Nageswaraswamy Temple · Mayiladuthurai

Devotees believe that by worshiping the lord here, obstacles from their marriage proposals will be removed.

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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 →
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 →
Naalur Mayanam நாலூர் மயானம் Sri Gnanaparameswarar Swamy Temple · Kumbakonam

Devotees pray to the lord here for removal of obstacles from their marriage proposals. They also pray to the lord such that they may be blessed with success in their educational pursuits and prosperity in their lives.

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Moolavar
Sri Gnanaparameswarar, Sri Mayanathu Paramaswamy, Sri…
Ambal
Sri Gnanambigai
Theertham
Gnana Theertham
Sthala vriksham
Vilvam tree
பாலூரும் மலைப்பாம்பும் பனிமதியும் மத்தமும்Pālūrum malaippāmpum paṉimathiyum maththamumRead the pathigam →
Nallur Perumanam நல்லூர் பெருமணம் Sri Shivalokath Thyagaraja Swamy Temple · Chidambaram

It is believed that worshiping Lord Rina Vimochanar (a form of Lord Shiva) here will clear all our debts and remove obstacles from marriage proposals.

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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 →
Palliyin Mukkoodal பள்ளியின் முக்கூடல் Sri Thrinethra Nathar Temple · Thiruvarur

Devotees believe that by taking a dip in this temple’s theertham and praying to the lord, obstacles in their marriage proposal will be removed and they will be blessed with a suitable match.

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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 →
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.

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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 →
Sirukudi சிறுகுடி Sri Sukshumapureeswarar Temple · Mayiladuthurai

Devotees believe that worshiping the lord here would remove obstacles from their marriage proposals.

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Moolavar
Sri Sukshumapureeswarar, Sri Mangalanathar, Sri…
Ambal
Sri Mangalanayaki
Theertham
Surya Theertham / Mangala Theertham
Sthala vriksham
Vilvam tree
திடமலி மதிலணி சிறுகுடி மேவியThiṭamali mathilaṇi siṟukudi mēviyaRead 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

Devotees also believe that by worshiping the lord here, obstacles from their marriage proposals will be removed.

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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 Idayaru திரு இடையாறு Sri Marudeeswarar Temple · Villupuram

Hence this temple is famous with devotees seeking wedding boon.

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Moolavar
Sri Marutheswarar, Sri Idaiyatru Nathar, Sri…
Ambal
Sri Gnanambikai, Sri Sitridai Nayagi
Theertham
Virudhapinakini (Pennai river), Sitridai Theertham (well)
Sthala vriksham
Marutham tree
முந்தையூர் முதுகுன்றங் குரங்கணின் முட்டம்Munthaiyūr muthukuṉṟaṅ kuraṅkaṇiṉ muṭṭamRead the pathigam →
Thiru Kandiyur திருக்கண்டியூர் Sri Brahma Sira Kandeeswarar Temple · Tanjore

Devotees believe that by worshiping the lord here, obstacles from their marriage proposals will be removed.

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Moolavar
Sri Brahma Sira Kandeeswarar, Sri Brahma Sira Kandeeswarar…
Ambal
Sri Mangalambigai
Theertham
Brahma Theertham, Nandhi Theertham, Daksha Theertham, river…
Sthala vriksham
Vilvam tree
வினவினேன்அறி யாமையில்லுரை செய்ம்மினீரருள் வேண்டுவீர்Read the pathigam →
Thiru Karaveeram திருக்கரவீரம் Sri Brahmapureeswarar Temple · Kumbakonam

It is considered auspicious for women to water the Sthala Viruksham (Pon Alari) and worship Lord Brahmapureeswarar on new moon days. Devotees believe that by doing so, their marriage proposal will be finalised soon.

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Moolavar
Sri Brahmapureeswarar, Sri Karaveereswarar, Sri Alarivana…
Ambal
Sri Prathyaksha Minnammai, Sri Karaveera Nayagi
Theertham
Brahma Theertham / Anavarada Theertham
Sthala vriksham
Pon Alali / Sevvarali
அரியும் நம்வினை யுள்ளன ஆசறAriyum namviṉai yuḷḷaṉa āsaṟaRead the pathigam →
Thiru Karukkudi திருக்கருக்குடி Sri Brahmapureeswarar Temple · Kumbakonam

Devotees believe that by worshiping the lord here, obstacles from their marriage proposals will be removed.

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Moolavar
Sri Brahmapureeswarar, Sri Karukkudi Nathar, Sri…
Ambal
Sri Kalyana Nayagi, Sri Advaitha Nayagi, Sri Sarvalankara…
Theertham
Kari tank / Yama Theertham
Sthala vriksham
Vilva tree
நனவிலுங் கனவிலும் நாளுந் தன்னொளிNaṉaviluṅ kaṉavilum nāḷun thaṉṉoḷiRead the pathigam →
Thiru Kottaru திருக்கொட்டாரம் Sri Iravadeswarar Temple · Mayiladuthurai

It is believed that those seeking wedding boon can pray to the lord here.

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Moolavar
Sri Iraavadeswarar
Ambal
Sri Vandamar Poonguzhali Ammai, Sri Sugantha Kunthalambigai
Theertham
Surya Theertham and river Vaanchiyaru
Sthala vriksham
Parijatha tree / Vilwam tree
கருந்த டங்கணின் மாத ராரிசைKaruntha ṭaṅkaṇiṉ mātha rārisaiRead the pathigam →
Thiru Nanipalli திருநனிபள்ளி Sri Natrunaiappar Swamy Temple · Mayiladuthurai

Those facing obstacles in their marriage proposals can worship Lord Kalyana Sundareswarar here.

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Moolavar
Sri Natrunaiappar, Sri Swarnapureeswarar
Ambal
Sri Parvatharaja Puthiri, Sri Swarnambikai,Sri Malayan…
Theertham
Swarna Theertham
Sthala vriksham
Shenbagam, Pinnai
காரைகள் கூகைமுல்லை களவாகை யீகைKāraikaḷ kūkaimullai kaḷavākai yīkaiRead the pathigam →
Thiru Nedungalam திருநெடுங்களம் Sri Nedungalanathar Temple · Tiruchirappalli

For removal of obstacles from their marriage proposals, devotees make an offering of turmeric powder, grinded in the stone Ural here, to Goddess Varahi, one of the Sapthamadakkal.

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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 Needur திருநீடூர் Sri Arul Somanatha Swamy Temple · Mayiladuthurai

Devotees believe that by worshiping the lord here, obstacles from their marriage proposals will be removed.

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Moolavar
Sri Arul Somanatha Swamy, Sri Gana Nardhana Sankarar, Sri…
Ambal
Sri Veyuru Tholiyammai, Sri Vedanayagi, Sri Aditya…
Theertham
Senkazhuneer Odai
Sthala vriksham
Mahizha tree (Bakula)
ஊர்வ தோர்விடை ஒன்றுடை யானைŪrva thōrviṭai oṉtṟuṭai yāṉaiRead the pathigam →
Thiru Nelvennai திரு நெல்வெண்ணெய் Sri Swarnakadeswarar Temple · Virudhachalam

Devotees believe that performing poojas by applying white butter on the lingam (Vennaikappu in Tamil) will remove obstacles from marriage proposals, help them get better job opportunities and relieve them from their debts.

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Moolavar
Sri Swarnakadeswarar,Sri Vennai Appar, Sri Porkudam Koduthu…
Ambal
Sri Neelamalarkkanni, Sri Prakannayaki
Theertham
Well water / Pennai river
Sthala vriksham
Vilvam tree
நல்வெணெய் விழுதுபெய் தாடுதிர் நாடொறும்Nalveṇey vizhuthupey thāṭuthir nāṭoṟumRead the pathigam →
Thiru Paalaithurai திரு பாலைத்துறை Sri Paalaivananathar Temple · Kumbakonam

Devotees believe that by worshiping the lord here, obstacles from their marriage proposals will be removed.

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Moolavar
Sri Paalaivananathar
Ambal
Sri Thavala Vennagaiyal
Theertham
Vashishta Theertham, Indra Theertham, Yama Theertham and…
Sthala vriksham
Palm tree and Paalai (not exist now)
நீல மாமணி கண்டத்தர் நீள்சடைக்Nīla māmaṇi kaṇṭaththar nīḷsaṭaikRead the pathigam →
Thiru Panthanai Nallur திரு பந்தணை நல்லூர் Sri Pasupatheeswarar Temple · Mayiladuthurai

Devotees believe that by worshiping the lord here, obstacles from their marriage proposals will be removed and they will also be absolved from the sins that their forefathers or ancestors had accrued (“Pithru dosha”).This is also a “parihara sthalam” for those with vision impairment and other eyesight related problems (“Nethra dhosha”).

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Moolavar
Sri Pasupatheeswarar
Ambal
Sri Venubhujambikai, Sri Kaambana Tholi Ammai
Theertham
Surya Theertham
Sthala vriksham
Sarakkontrai tree
இடறினார் கூற்றைப் பொடிசெய்தார் மதிலைIṭaṟiṉār kūtṟaip poṭiseythār mathilaiRead the pathigam →
Thiru Peruvelur திருப்பெருவேளூர் Sri Abhi Muktheeswarar Temple · Thiruvarur

Devotees believe that by worshiping the lord here, obstacles from their marriage proposals will be removed.

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Moolavar
Sri Abhi Muktheswarar, Sri Piriyaa Nathar,Sri…
Ambal
Sri Abinambigai, Sri Niraikonda Nayaki,Sri Elavar Kuzhali…
Theertham
Saravana Poikai, Agni Theertham
Sthala vriksham
Vanni tree
அண்ணாவுங் கழுக்குன்றும் ஆயமலையவை வாழ்வார்Aṇṇāvuṅ kazhukkuṉtṟum āyamalaiyavai vāzhvārRead the pathigam →

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