Karumbashwara Temple of Tamil Nadu
There are many temples in the country where devotees are flocking. One of these is Venni Karumbeswara Temple located in Tiruvarur district of Tamil Nadu. This temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is said that it is 1300 years old and there are many mysteries associated with it. Here the Lord is worshiped in the form of ‘Karumbeshwar’ i.e. the god of sugarcane.
Devotees have a strong belief that diabetes is cured by visiting here. This disease has now become common in the modern world. Devotees believe that a simple but unique ritual performed here has reduced their high sugar level. Let us now know the historical and spiritual secrets behind this temple.
importance of temple
Karumbashwar temple is 1300 years old. Here Lord Shiva is worshiped in the form of Karumbashwar. It means ‘God of sugarcane’. It is said that people suffering from sugar related health problems get relief by visiting this temple. This place is one of the 275 Shiva places of Nayanar. This is why its spiritual importance is very high. This temple is also known for its positive energy. Actually, Nayanars were 63 Tamil Hindu saints who lived between the 6th and 8th centuries, who were devoted to Lord Shiva.
Special Shiva Lingam
The Shivalinga here is also very different. Local people call it Karumbashwar Lingam. It looks like a bunch of sugarcane stalks tied together.
amazing ritual
One of the most famous rituals of this temple is distributing prasad to ants. Here devotees offer sugar and rava to the ants. It is believed that as soon as the ants eat this sweet prasad, the increased sugar level of the devotee starts reducing. This is a powerful signal to devotees that their offerings are being utilized. It is also believed that this reduces the severity of their disease. Countless devotees have reported that their blood sugar levels have reduced after frequent visits to the temple.
How to reach the temple?
One can also go by train to visit Karumbashwar Temple. For this one will have to reach Kumbakonam by train. This is a major railway station. This temple is just 28 km from Kumbakonam. After reaching here one can reach Ammapettai by local taxi services or public transport. From here the temple is 4 km away from Ammapettai. After this the temple can be easily reached. Apart from this, the nearest airport for those coming by air is Tiruchirappalli International Airport. It is approximately 100 km away. After reaching the airport you can book a taxi or bus.