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
Thiru Shakthi Mutham திருச்சக்திமுற்றம் Sri Sakthivaneswara Swamy Temple · Kumbakonam

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

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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

Devotees also pray for prosperity and relief from vision / eye sight related problems. They can also circumambulate these trees and worship Lord Shiva for removal of obstacles from their wedding proposals.

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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 →
Thiru Velvikudi திருவேள்விக்குடி Sri Manavaleswara Swamy Temple · Mayiladuthurai

It is believed that for removal of obstacles from marriage proposals, devotees can worship Goddess Parvathy here after taking a dip in the temple’s holy tank.

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Moolavar
Sri Manavaleswara Swamy, Sri Kalyanasundareswarar
Ambal
Sri Parimala Sugantha Nayaki
Theertham
Mangala Theertham, Gaudhuka Panthana Theertham
Sthala vriksham
Vilva tree
ஓங்கிமேல் உழிதரும் ஒலிபுனற் கங்கையை ஒருசடைமேற்Ōṅkimēl uzhitharum olipuṉaṟ gaṅkaiyai orusaṭaimēṟRead the pathigam →
Thiruchemponpalli திருச்செம்பொன்பள்ளி Sri Swarnapureeswarar Temple · Mayiladuthurai

It is also believed that worshiping the Sapthamathas here will remove obstacles from marriage proposals.

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Moolavar
Sri Swarnapureeswarar, Sri Semponpalliyar
Ambal
Sri Sugantha Kunthalambikai, Sri Suganthavana Nayaki, Sri…
Theertham
Surya Theertham
Sthala vriksham
Vanni, Vilvam
மருவார் குழலி மாதோர் பாகமாய்த்Maruvār kuzhali māthōr pākamāythRead the pathigam →
Thirucherai திருச்சேறை Sri Saraparameswarar Temple · Kumbakonam

Finally, on the 11th Monday or Friday, an “abhisheham” is performed to the lord.Devotees also believe that by worshiping this lord here, they will be relieved of any sins that they might have accrued.Devotees also believe that by worshiping the lord here, obstacles from their marriage proposals will be removed.

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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 →
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 →
Thiruchotruthurai திருச்சோற்றுத்துறை Sri Odhanavaneswarar Temple · Tanjore

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

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Moolavar
Sri Othanavaneswarar, Sri TholaiyachChelvar, Sri…
Ambal
Sri Annapoorani, Sri Oppila Ambigai
Theertham
Surya Theertham, River Cauvery
Sthala vriksham
Panneer flower tree
செப்ப நெஞ்சே நெறிகொள் சிற்றின்பம்Seppa neñchē neṟikoḷ sitṟiṉpamRead the pathigam →
Thirukannaar Koil திருக்கண்ணார் கோயில் Sri Kannayiranatha Swamy Temple · Mayiladuthurai

Those facing obstacles in their marriage proposals can worship the lord here.

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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

Devotees throng this temple in large number to worship the lord and goddess to seek “Santhana Prapthi” (child boon), for removal of obstacles from their marriage proposals, and for safe delivery during pregnancy.

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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 →
Thirukkadaimudi திருக்கடைமுடி Sri Kadaimudi Eswarar Temple · Mayiladuthurai

Devotees believe that by worshiping the lord here, obstacles from their marriage proposals will be removed. Married women can worship the lord here to seek marital prosperity (“Dheerga Sumangali Bagyam”).

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Moolavar
Sri Kadaimudi Eswarar, Sri Kadaimudinadhar, Sri Antha…
Ambal
Sri Abhiramavalli
Theertham
Brahma Theertham, Kavery, Karuna Theertham
Sthala vriksham
Kiluvai tree
அருத்தனை அறவனை அமுதனைநீர்Aruththaṉai aṟavaṉai amuthaṉainīrRead the pathigam →
Thirukkallil திருக்கள்ளில் Sri Shivanandheswarar Temple · Chennai

It is believed that the differences between married couples can be resolved if they worship Lord Shiva here.

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Moolavar
Sri Shivanandheswarar, Sri ThirukalleeswararSri Shakti…
Ambal
Sri Anandavalli Ammai
Theertham
Nandhi Theertham/Sivananda Theertham
Sthala vriksham
Kalli
முள்ளின்மேல் முதுகூகை முரலுஞ் சோலைMuḷḷiṉmēl muthukūkai muralunj chōlaiRead the pathigam →
Thirukkovilur திருக்கோவிலூர் Sri Veeratteswarar Temple · Villupuram

As planet Venus (Sukran) was relieved of his curse here, devotees believe that worshiping the lord here will remove obstacles from their marriage proposals.

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Moolavar
Sri Veeratteswarar, Sri Andhakaanthakan
Ambal
Sri Sivananthavalli, Sri Periyanayagi
Theertham
Thenpennai river
Sthala vriksham
Vilvam and Sarakkontrai trees
படைகொள் கூற்றம் வந்துமெய்ப் பாசம்விட்ட போதின்கண்Paṭaikoḷ kūtṟam vanthumeyp pāsamviṭṭa pōthiṉkaṇRead the pathigam →
Thirukkozhambam திருக்கோழம்பம் Sri Kokileswarar Temple · Mayiladuthurai

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

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Moolavar
Sri Kokileswarar, Sri Goganeswarar,Sri Kozhambanathar
Ambal
Sri Soundara Nayaki
Theertham
Brahma Theertham
Sthala vriksham
Vilva tree / Jasmine plant
நீற்றானை நீள்சடை மேல்நிறை வுள்ளதோர்Nītṟāṉai nīḷsaṭai mēlniṟai vuḷḷathōrRead the pathigam →
Thirukurakkukka திருக்குரக்குக்கா Sri Kundalakarneswarar Temple · Mayiladuthurai

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

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Moolavar
Sri Kundalakarneswarar
Ambal
Sri Elasoundari, Sri Kuntalambikai
Theertham
Pazhavaru / Ganapathy river
Sthala vriksham
Ashoka tree, Vilva tree
மரக்கொக் காமென வாய்விட் டலறிநீர்Marakkok kāmeṉa vāyviṭ ṭalaṟinīrRead the pathigam →
Thirumanancheri திருமணஞ்சேரி Sri Uthvaka Nathaswamy Temple · Mayiladuthurai

Devotees who are facing delays in their marriage can visit this place, offer two garlands to the lords and then take them back for themselves.

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Moolavar
Sri Manavala Nayakar, Sri Arul Vallal Nayakar, Sri Kalyana…
Ambal
Sri Kokilambal, Sri Yazhmozhi Ammai
Theertham
Saptha Saharam, Kubera well
Sthala vriksham
Karu Oomathai, Vanni
அயிலாரும் அம்பத னாற்புர மூன்றெய்துAyilārum ampatha ṉāṟpura mūṉtṟeythuRead the pathigam →
Thirumiyachur Ilangkovil திருமீயச்சூர் இளங்கோயில் Sri Sakalabuvaneswarar Temple · Mayiladuthurai

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

From the temple write-up →
Moolavar
Sri Sakalabuvaneswarar
Ambal
Sri Minnum Megalaiyaal, Sri Vidhyudh Megalambal
Theertham
Surya Pushkarini
Sthala vriksham
Vilvam
தோற்றுங் கோயிலுந் தோன்றிய கோயிலும்Thōtṟuṅ kōyilun thōṉtṟiya kōyilumRead the pathigam →
Thirumullaivoyal திருமுல்லைவாயில் Sri Masilamaneeswarar Temple · Chennai

They believe that worshiping the goddess here will bless the newlyweds with a long and prosperous married life and will remove obstacles in marriage proposals of unmarried women.

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Moolavar
Sri Masilamaneeswarar, Sri Paasupatheeswarar
Ambal
Sri Kodiyidai Nayagi (Sri Kodi-idai-amman), Sri…
Theertham
Kalyana Theertham, Agni Theertham, Subramanya Theertham and…
Sthala vriksham
Mullai (Jasmine)
திருவுமெய்ப் பொருளுஞ் செல்வமும் எனக்குன்Thiruvumeyp poruḷuñ selvamum eṉakkuṉRead the pathigam →
Thirunageswaram திருநாகேஸ்வரம் Sri Nageswaraswamy Temple · Kumbakonam

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

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Moolavar
Sri Thiru Nageswarar, Sri Naganathaswami,Sri…
Ambal
Sri Kuntramulai Nayagi, Sri Girigujaambigai,Sri…
Theertham
Surya Theertham
Sthala vriksham
Shenbagam tree
பொன்நேர் தருமே னியனே புரியும்Poṉnēr tharumē ṉiyaṉē puriyumRead the pathigam →
Thirunallam திருநல்லம் Sri Uma Maheswarar Swamy Temple · Mayiladuthurai

This is a “Parihara Sthalam” for doshas related to marriage and child birth. Those facing delays in their marriage or those seeking child boon (“Santhana Prapthi”) can pray to the lord here.

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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 →
Thirunavalur திருநாவலூர் Sri Pakthajaneswarar Temple · Villupuram

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

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Moolavar
Sri Naavaleeswarar, Sri Bhakta Janeswarar, Sri Jambu…
Ambal
Sri Manonmani, Sri Sundaranayaki, Sri Naavalambigai
Theertham
Gadilam River, Gomukhi Theertham, River Garuda
Sthala vriksham
Naaval (Jambu)
கோவலன் நான்முகன் வானவர்Kōvalaṉ nāṉmukaṉ vāṉavarRead the pathigam →
Thirupachilachiramam திருப்பாசிலாச்சிராமம் Sri Maatrurai Varadeeswarar temple · Tiruchirappalli

Devotees believe that worshipping the goddess here for 5 consecutive Fridays will remove obstacles from their marriage proposals.

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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 →
Thirupachur திருப்பாசூர் Sri Vaacheeswarar temple · Chennai

Devotees pray to Goddess Than-kathali for conjugal unity. Also, devotees pray for removal of obstacles from their marriage proposals.

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Moolavar
Sri Vaacheeswarar, Sri Pachura NatharSri Pambatteeswarar…
Ambal
Sri Pasupathi Nayaki, Sri Than-kathali AmmaiSri…
Theertham
Chozha Theertham, Mangala Theertham
Sthala vriksham
Bamboo
சிந்தை யிடையார் தலையின் மிசையார் செஞ்சொல்லார்Sinthai yidaiyār thalaiyiṉ misaiyār señchollārRead the pathigam →
Thiruppaigneeli திருப்பைஞ்ஞீலி Sri Gneelivaneswarar Temple · Tiruchirappalli

It is believed that those facing obstacles in their marriage proposals can perform poojas here by tying a “mangal sutra” on the trees.

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Moolavar
Sri Gneelivaneswarar, Sri Chottrudaya Easwarar,Sri Meignana…
Ambal
Sri Visalakshi, Sri Neelnedungkanni
Theertham
8 Theerthams (Vimalaranya river, Visalakshi, Yama, Kalyana…
Sthala vriksham
Kalvazhai – Plantain trees
ஆரிடம் பாடிலர் அடிகள் காடலால்Āriṭam pāṭilar aṭikaḷ kāṭalālRead the pathigam →
Thiruppanaiyur திருப்பனையூர் Sri Soundareswarar 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 Soundareswarar, Sri Thalavaneswarar, Sri Azhakiya Nathar
Ambal
Sri Brahan Nayaki, Sri Periya Nayaki
Theertham
Amirtha Pushkarni, Parasara Theertham, Thirumakal Theertham
Sthala vriksham
Palm tree
மாடமாளிகை கோபுரத்தொடு மண்டபம்வள ரும்வளர்பொழில்Māṭamāḷikai kōpuraththoṭu maṇṭapamvaḷa rumvaḷarpozhilRead the pathigam →
Thiruppandi Kodumudi திருப்பாண்டிக்கொடுமுடி Sri Magudeswarar Temple · Erode

Those afflicted by Raghu Dosham (adverse effect of planet Raghu) and those facing obstacles in marriage or child birth may pray here for relief.

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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

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

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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 →

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