A disease, a faith, and a temple
Diabetes, diabetes, has become one of the rapidly spreading diseases not only in India, but not only in India. This is a situation in which the body is either unable to produce insulin or is unable to use it properly. But when faith starts working more than treatment, then the story is different. There is a temple located in Thiruvarur district of Tamil Nadu which people call Diabetes Cure Temple. Devotees here believe that the grace of Lord Shiva in this form can cure diabetes.
Veneny Karumbeshwar Temple: Sugarcane’s house
Origin and nomenclature of the temple
The Karumbeshwar temple located in the Koil Veney village of Tamil Nadu has become a center of curiosity not only from religious, but also in terms of health and science. “Karumba” means sugarcane, and “Ishwar” means God. Thus, Karumbeshwar means ‘God of sugarcane’. This is why this temple has become known as Diabetes Cure Temple.
Specialty of worship: Shivling made of sugarcane wood
The Shivalinga installed here is made not of normal stone but of sugarcane wood. This is a rare thing in itself. Devotees offer rava and sugar especially in the temple. It is believed that this indulgence is offered to ants and as the ants eat it, the sugar level of the devotees is low.
Devotees say: “We got miraculous benefits”
Experiences that touch the heart
Many devotees have shared their experiences on social media and TV channels. He says that a few weeks after coming to the temple, the amount of his medicines decreased. Some people even claimed that their sugar level became completely normal. According to him, it is not just worship but a spiritual medicine.
“I had been struggling with type-2 diabetes for the last five years. But when my HBA1C level has come down from 9.2 to 6.4 after visiting Diabetes Cure Temple, I considered it to be the grace of God.” – Ramesh Iyer, Chennai resident
Scientific approach: Is it really an impact?
Team of doctors analyzed
A few years ago, a team of doctors and researchers from medical colleges studied the impact of the temple. He analyzed the blood sugar level of 200 devotees who came to visit the temple. Surprisingly, about 65% of the devotees saw a real shortage in the sugar level. Although scientists also consider it a “placebo effect”, local doctors consider it to be a insertion of faith and environment.
Mysterious relationship between ants and sugar
‘Ants of God’: Confluence of devotion and scientificity
The bhog that is offered in the temple is specifically scattered in the temple premises. During this time a large number of ants come and eat it. It is believed that as the ants enjoy, the devotee’s sugar is less in the same proportion. Local people call these ants ‘ants of God’. Many devotees stay in the temple to see this process daily.
A historical story: when ants protect the temple
History of faith
According to a legend associated with the temple, once a Mughal commander tried to demolish the temple, suddenly millions of ants attacked and the soldiers had to retreat. Since then, the belief has become even stronger that these ants have the power of Lord Shiva.
Temple visit: time, place and access
Darshan
- Morning: 8:00 am to 12:00 pm
- Evening: 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm
place
- Temple Name: Karumbeshwar Temple
- Village: Ammapatti
- District: Tiruvarur, Tamil Nadu
How to reach
air shaft
The nearest airport is Trichy, which is about 90 km from the temple.
railroad track
The nearest railway station is Thiruvarur Junction, which is about 23 km away.
Roadway
Regular bus services are available from Thiruvarur, Thanjavur, Kumbhkonam and Mannargudi. The last 2 km is walking to the temple.
Amazing confluence of faith and health
Diabetes Cure Temple is not only a religious place, but a place where science, spirituality and human beliefs meet together. This temple has become a ray of hope for millions of people who are struggling with diabetes. Even though science has not been able to fully confirm this yet, the faith and experience of the devotees have made it a “miraculous place”.