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Garbarakshambigai Temple, Thirukarukavur
The temple stands at Thirukarukavur, about 7 km south of Papanasam on the bank of the Vettar, not in Papanasam itself. Shiva is worshipped here as Mullaivananathar, lord of the jasmine wood, and the goddess as Garbarakshambigai, who guards the womb: the name of the village comes from the story of a woman whose pregnancy the god saved, and couples come from across India for the consecrated ghee and castor oil given as prasadam. It is the eighteenth of the Tevaram-sung Shiva shrines on the south bank of the Kaveri.
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Entry rules not verified for this temple. Some Hindu temples admit only Hindus, and most enforce a dress code at the door. We have not verified the rule for this particular temple, so please check before you travel — especially if you are not Hindu or are visiting from outside India.
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Typetemple
Nearest basePapanasam
DistrictThanjavur
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier…
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree
Garbarakshambigai Temple, Thirukarukavur is planned from Papanasam, one of the travel bases in Thanjavur district. Use Papanasam for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.
Getting there
How to visit
- Base yourself in Papanasam or nearby in Thanjavur, then confirm the last-mile route locally before travel.
- If access depends on temple, museum or seasonal rules, check on the day before you go.
Distance by road
- Tiruchirappalli (Trichy)58 km
- Madurai190 km
- Puducherry170 km
- Coimbatore215 km
- Chennai350 km
Road km to Thanjavur; ghat roads and traffic vary — allow extra.
Timing
Best time
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
Weather in Garbarakshambigai Temple, ThirukarukavurSeasonal guide
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Today at Garbarakshambigai Temple, Thirukarukavur
Sunrise6:03 am
Sunset6:27 pm
Golden hour best light5:27 pm–6:27 pm
Blue hour after sunset6:27 pm–6:52 pm
Sun sets toward compass bearingW · 281°
Moon tonight🌔 Waxing gibbous · 97%
Sunset is in about 3 hours.
South-west monsoon. June to September is the south-west monsoon in Tamil Nadu. Expect heavy showers, mostly in bursts rather than all day — carry rain cover, allow extra time for getting around, and note that ferries and open-air sites are the first things affected.
Sun and moon are calculated for this location and shown in IST. Photography windows are the hour around sunrise and sunset; the sunset bearing is degrees clockwise from true north. Moon phase is accurate to about half a day.
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Garbarakshambigai Temple, Thirukarukavur — at a glance
Timings6:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 4:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Best timeOctober to March (cooler and drier)
Entry: Free
Getting here
How to reach Garbarakshambigai Temple, Thirukarukavur
At Thirukarukavur, not in Papanasam: 25.5 km by road from Thanjavur (about 25 minutes) or 19.4 km from Kumbakonam; Papanasam railway station is the nearest, about 7 km north
Getting around Garbarakshambigai Temple, Thirukarukavur
We have not assessed physical access at this place yet. Across India, step-free routes, handrails and accessible toilets are the exception rather than the rule, and pavements are often interrupted — if step-free access matters to you, contact the site or a local operator before committing to the trip.
If you need help at Garbarakshambigai Temple, Thirukarukavur
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Garbarakshambigai Temple, Thirukarukavur — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Garbarakshambigai Temple, Thirukarukavur?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at Garbarakshambigai Temple, Thirukarukavur?
Entry: Free. Timings: 6:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 4:00 PM - 8:30 PM. Fees and timings are indicative — confirm on site before you travel.
How do I reach Garbarakshambigai Temple, Thirukarukavur?
Base yourself in Papanasam or nearby in Thanjavur, then confirm the last-mile route locally before travel. If access depends on temple, museum or seasonal rules, check on the day before you go.
How much time do I need for Garbarakshambigai Temple, Thirukarukavur?
About an hour.
What else is near Garbarakshambigai Temple, Thirukarukavur?
Nearby you can pair Patteeswaram Durga Temple (9.8 km), Swamimalai Murugan Temple (11.2 km), Thanjavur Bronze Icon Craft (11.2 km), Airavatesvara Temple (12.5 km).
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