Karukudi Sri Kailasanathar Temple
The Kailasanathar Temple, located in the village of Kargudi (Karukudi) near Thathaiyangarpet in the Trichy district of Tamil Nadu, is an ancient Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. The presiding deity is Lord Kailasanathar (a Swayambu Lingam), and the Goddess is Karunakara Valli. The temple is renowned as the designated star temple for the Revathi Nakshatra (the 27th and final star in astrology).
| Moolavar | Sri Kailasanathar |
|---|---|
| Goddess | Sri Karunakara Valli |
| Tradition | Shaivam |
| Nakshatra | Revati |
| Timings | 6:00 AM – 11:00 AM, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM |
Best Time to Visit
Auspicious Days: Revathi Nakshatra days (especially your birth star day), Maha Shivaratri, and Pradosham.
Special Ritual Timing: For Revathi starrers, the most powerful time for a milk Abhishekam is the exact last 12 minutes of the Revathi star before the Aswini star begins.
Why this temple is a Parigara Sthalam
This temple is highly regarded as a Parigara Sthalam primarily for those born under the Revathi Nakshatra. Furthermore, as the temple is connected to rain clouds (Kar) and Lord Varuna (God of Rains), it is a special temple for farmers seeking good rainfall and for people suffering from water-related and vision-related diseases.
Traditional temple accounts specifically mention prayers for:
- Revathi Nakshatra doshas
- Obstacles in auspicious activities
- Delays in important undertakings
- Water-related ailments
- Eye-related ailments
- Prolonged illnesses
- General obstacles and difficulties
Who should worship?
Devotees born under Revathi Nakshatra may visit the temple and worship Lord Kailasanathar and Goddess Karunakaravalli, particularly on their birth-star day.
Mantra & Slokam
Om Vishwa Roopaaya Vidmahi · Pooshna Dhehaaya Dheemahi · Tanno Revati Prachodayaath
Sthala Puranam (Legend)
According to the traditional Sthala Puranam, Lord Chandra married the 27 Nakshatra Devis, among whom Revathi is the 27th and final Nakshatra.
After marrying Revathi, Chandra desired to worship Lord Shiva and receive His blessings. At this sacred place, Goddess Parvati is traditionally said to have shown compassion towards Chandra and Revathi and appeared as Karunakaravalli, bringing the divine couple before Lord Kailasanathar.
Lord Shiva then appeared here as Kailasanathar and blessed them. Because the Lord and Goddess bestowed their grace upon Chandra and Revathi at this place, the temple became closely associated with Revathi Nakshatra.
Another traditional belief says that Revathi Nakshatra Devi continues to worship Lord Shiva here in an invisible form. Therefore, devotees born under Revathi Nakshatra consider this temple especially sacred and visit the temple for Nakshatra-related prayers and remedies.
The name Karukudi is also traditionally connected with the word Kar, meaning clouds. It is believed that the seven forms of clouds worshipped Lord Shiva here, giving the place its association with rain and agriculture. There is consequently a traditional belief that special worship to Varuna Bhagavan on appropriate Nakshatra days can bring beneficial rainfall.
Historical traditions also associate the temple with Valvil Ori, the ancient ruler of Kollimalai, who is said to have renovated the temple approximately 1,800 years ago. Later, in 1266 CE, the Hoysala ruler Vira Ramanathan is said to have donated lands for the maintenance of worship at the temple. Later land grants are also attributed to Rama Chakravarthy
Parigaram (Remedy)
For Revathi Star: Those born under the Revathi star should visit this temple at least once a year on their star day. Offering 27 numbers of auspicious items (like 27 mangal sutras, 27 blouse bits, or 27 food packets) and distributing them to the poor brings immense blessings.
For Rain & Farming: Performing a special puja/homam to Lord Varuna on a Sunday that coincides with the Thiruvadhirai or Revathi star is believed to bring abundant rain.
For Diseases: Special archanas are performed to Lord Kailasanathar for relief from vision problems and prolonged water-borne diseases.
What to do when you visit
Girivalam (Circumambulation): It is believed that walking around the temple (circumambulation or pradakshina) clears all sins, regardless of your birth star.
Shrines to Visit: After worshipping Lord Kailasanathar and Goddess Karunakaravalli, make sure to visit the shrines of Lord Muruga (with Valli and Devasena on a peacock), Panchamukha Kala Bhairava (Five-faced Bhairava), Agora Veerabhadra, and the Navagrahas.
Before You Visit
- Check the temple's opening hours before travelling.
- If you are visiting specifically for Revathi Nakshatra Parigaram, check the exact Revathi Nakshatra date and timing.
- For the special Revathi → Ashwini 12-minute Abhishekam, confirm the exact time with the temple in advance.
- If you want Abhishekam or special Archana, contact the temple priest beforehand.
- Carry suitable traditional clothing.
- Keep sufficient cash for Archana, Abhishekam and offerings, as digital payment facilities may not always be available.
- Festival days may have different timings and larger crowds.
- Avoid assuming that every ritual mentioned online is performed every day; confirm with the temple.
The commonly published temple contact numbers are 80568 84282 and 97518 94339.
Special Rituals / Abhishekam
The most significant special worship associated with this temple is Milk Abhishekam to Lord Kailasanathar for Revathi Nakshatra natives.
The temple's traditional practice particularly highlights the period between the end of Revathi Nakshatra and the beginning of Ashwini Nakshatra. Performing Milk Abhishekam during the specified 12-minute transition period is believed to be especially auspicious and is traditionally associated with fulfilment of sincere wishes.
Other worship practices include:
- Special Archana for Revathi Nakshatra
- Abhishekam to Kailasanathar
- Worship of Karunakaravalli Amman
- Navagraha worship
- Panchamukha Bhairava worship
- Special worship on Pradosham
- Special worship on Shiva-related festival days
- Varuna-related Homa on appropriate days, according to local tradition
Festivals
Maha Shivaratri, Pradosham, Vinayagar Chaturthi, and Revathi Nakshatra days are celebrated with special poojas.
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How to Reach
- It is located about 4 km from Thathaiyangarpet.
- Distances: 24 km from Musiri, 24 km from Thuraiyur, 34 km from Namakkal, and about 66 km from Trichy.
- From Trichy, take a bus to Musiri, then another to Thathaiyangarpet, and finally a local auto/taxi for the last 4-5 km to Kargudi.
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