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திருமுல்லைவாசல் முல்லைவன நாதர் கோயில்
Thirukarukavur, Tamil Nadu · 10.8699°, 79.2741°
Shiva shrine on the Kaveri attributed to the Early Chola king Killivalavan, counted among the 275 Paadal Petra Sthalams hymned by Tirugnanasambandar. Its goddess Garbharakshambigai draws devotees seeking safe pregnancy and childbirth.
What follows is the temple’s own traditional account, transmitted through liturgy and local memory. It is recorded here as tradition, not as attested history.
The goddess is believed to have received her initiation at this shrine.
coordinates: wikipedia-2026-08-27 · sources retrieved 2026-08-26 · dynasty page: Early Chola
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