Dharisanam
Prayer

For prosperity

செல்வத்துக்கு 43 visited *

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Watercolour illustration, AI generated: Paddy sheaves and a brass lamp at a temple door

In the write-ups

Temples where, as the write-ups record, devotees pray for prosperity. 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
43
regions
5
pathigams transcribed
43
Arisir Karai Puthur அரிசிற்கரைப் புத்தூர் Sri Padikkasunatha Swamy Temple · Kumbakonam

Devotees worship the lord here by offering an even number of coins or notes. They take back half of them in the belief that it will lead to prosperity.

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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 →
Irumbai Mahalam இரும்பை மாகாளம் Sri Mahakaleswarar Temple · Pondicherry

Devotees also pray to Lord Mahakaleshwarar for prosperity and longevity.

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Moolavar
Sri Mahakaleswarar
Ambal
Sri Kuyilmozhi Ammai / Sri Madhu Sundara Nayaki
Theertham
Makalar Theertham
Sthala vriksham
Punnai (Alexandrian Laurel Tree)
மண்டுகங்கை சடையிற் கரந்தும் மதிசூடிமான்Maṇdugaṅgai chadaiyiṟ karanthum mathichūdimāṉRead the pathigam →
Kanattumullur கானாட்டுமுள்ளூர் Sri Pathanjali Nathar Temple · Chidambaram

Devotees believe that worshipping Lord Shiva here will bless them with wealth and prosperity.

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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 →
Keezhai Thirukkattupalli கீழைத் திருக்காட்டுப்பள்ளி Sri Aranya Sundareswarar Temple · Mayiladuthurai

It is believed that those who have lost wealth, power or position can recover them by worshiping Lord Shiva here.

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Moolavar
Sri Aranya Sundareswarar
Ambal
Sri Akilandeswari
Theertham
Amirtha, Poigai Theertham
Sthala vriksham
Panneer flower tree
செய்யரு கேபுனல் பாயவோங்கிச்Read 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

In Goddess Thiruveneetru Ammai’s shrine, sacred ash is given as prasadam instead of the usual Kumkum. It is believed that by applying this sacred ash on their forehead, women will be blessed with a long and prosperous married life.

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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 →
Patteecharam பட்டீச்சரம் Sri Dhenupureeswarar Temple · Kumbakonam

Devotees worship Lord Shiva of this temple to seek the blessing of prosperity and wisdom.

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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 →
Thenkudi Thittai தென்குடித் திட்டை Sri Vashishteswarar Temple · Tanjore

Devotees also believe that worshiping Goddess Parvathy here will result in a long and prosperous married life.

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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 Arayaninallur திருஅறையணிநல்லூர் Sri Athulyanatheswarar Temple · Villupuram

Since the Pandavas worshiped the lord here and got back their kingdom, it is believed that by worshiping the lord here, devotees can regain their lost positions and wealth.

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Moolavar
Sri Athulyanatheswarar, Sri Oppilaa Maneeswarar, Sri…
Ambal
Sri Soundarya Kanakambigai, Sri Arul Nayagi, Sri Azhakiya…
Theertham
Thenpennai river, Pandava Theertham
Sthala vriksham
Vilva Tree
பீடினாற்பெரி யோர்களும் பேதைமைகெடத் தீதிலாPeeṭiṉāṟperi yōrkaḷum pēthaimaikeṭath theethilāRead 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 Karaveeram திருக்கரவீரம் Sri Brahmapureeswarar Temple · Kumbakonam

They believe that by doing so they will be freed from all kind of troubles and they will be blessed with prosperity.

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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 Kottaru திருக்கொட்டாரம் Sri Iravadeswarar Temple · Mayiladuthurai

Devotees also worship Lord Shiva of this temple for prosperity and wisdom.

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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

Devotees also worship Lord Shiva of this temple for seeking the blessing of prosperity and wisdom.

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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 Needur திருநீடூர் Sri Arul Somanatha Swamy Temple · Mayiladuthurai

Devotees can also worship Lord Shiva here in order to seek the blessings of wealth and prosperity.

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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 Pazha Mannippadikkarai திரு பழ மண்ணிப்படிக்கரை Sri Neelakandeswarar Temple · Mayiladuthurai

Devotees believe that by praying to Lord Mahadeeswarar (Shodasalingam) in this temple, they would be blessed with the 16 types of wealth (“Pathinaarum Petru” in Tamil).

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Moolavar
Sri Neelakandeswarar
Ambal
Sri Amudhakara Valli
Theertham
Brahma Theertham, river Manniyaru and river Kollidam
Sthala vriksham
Iluppai tree
முன்னவன் எங்கள்பிரான் முதற்காண்பரி தாயபிரான்Muṉṉavaṉ eṅkaḷpirāṉ muthaṟkāṇpari thāyapirāṉRead the pathigam →
Thiru Seinjalur திருச் செய்ஞலூர் Sri Sathiyagireeswarar Temple · Mayiladuthurai

Devotees believe that worshipping Lord Shiva here will bring them wealth and prosperity.

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Moolavar
Sri Sathya Gireeswarar, Sri Shakti Gireeswarar, Sri…
Ambal
Sri Sakidevi Ammai
Theertham
Manniyaru, Sathya Pushkarani, Kumara Theertham, Appan tank
Sthala vriksham
Aathi
நூலடைந்த கொள்கையாலே நுன்னடி கூடுதற்குNūlaṭaintha koḷkaiyālē nuṉṉaṭi kūṭuthaṟkuRead the pathigam →
Thiru Sivapuram திருச்சிவபுரம் Sri Sivagurunathaswamy Temple · Kumbakonam

Worshiping the lord here on Deepavali during Kubera Pooja is believed to bring prosperity to devotees.“Angaprathatchanam” is famous in this temple and devotees believe that by doing this, they will be relieved from illnesses and their legal battles will be resolved in their favour.Devotees worship Lord Kala Bairavar here to seek his help in overcoming their difficulties.

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Moolavar
Sri Sivagurunathar, Sri Sivapuranathar, Sri Brahmapurinathar
Ambal
Sri Singaravalli, Sri Aaryambal, Sri Periyanayaki
Theertham
Chandra Theertham and Surya Theertham
Sthala vriksham
Senbagam
புவம்வளி கனல்புனல் புவிகலை யுரைமறை திரிகுணம் அமர்நெறிRead the pathigam →
Thiru Then Kurangaduthurai திருத்தென்குரங்காடுதுறை Sri Aabathsakayeswarar Temple · Mayiladuthurai

Devotees also worship Lord Shiva of this temple for prosperity and wisdom.

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Moolavar
Sri Aabathsakayeswarar
Ambal
Sri Pavalakkodi Ammai, Sri Vandar Karumenkuzhal Mangai
Theertham
Sakaya Theertham, Surya Theertham
Sthala vriksham
Pavazha Malli tree
பரவக் கெடும்வல் வினைபா ரிடஞ்சூழParavak keṭumval viṉaipā riṭañchūzhaRead the pathigam →
Thiru Thevur திருத்தேவூர் Sri Devagurunathaswamy Temple · Thiruvarur
Moolavar
Sri Devapureeswarar, Sri Kathalivanesar,Sri Devagurunathar
Ambal
Sri Thenmozhiyammai, Sri Madhurabashini, Sri Pann Nilaviya…
Theertham
Deva Theertham, Gautama Theertham
Sthala vriksham
Plantain (Kal Vazhai/ Vel Vazhai, a variety of banana)
பண்ணி லாவிய மொழியுமை பங்கனெம் பெருமான்Paṇṇi lāviya mozhiyumai paṅkaṉem perumāṉRead 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 →
Thiruchotruthurai திருச்சோற்றுத்துறை Sri Odhanavaneswarar Temple · Tanjore

Devotees also believe that by worshiping Lord Shiva here, they will never face starvation and will be blessed with prosperity.

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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
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 →
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 →
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 →
Thirukkallil திருக்கள்ளில் Sri Shivanandheswarar Temple · Chennai

It is said that devotees who worship Lord Shiva here with Kalli flowers, especially on Thursdays, will be blessed with wealth and wisdom.

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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 →

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