Sri Karkadeswarar Temple(Nandu Kovil) , Thirunthudevankudi
Karkadeswarar temple(Karkata - Crab)is located in Thirunthudevankudi, Thanjavur district, Tamilnadu and is said to be more than 1000 years old. Devotees visit this temple to get cured of cancer.
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Sthalapuranam
Full Itinerary
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Sri Karkadeswarar Temple(Nandu Kovil),Thirunthudevankudi
- The temple is locally called as Nandu kovil in Tamil language which means crab. It is believed that Yaksha who got cursed by a sage turned into crab and worshipped Lord Shiva in this temple for absolution of his sin. The image of the golden crab above the shivalingam can be seen during abhishekams.
- The place was originally called as “Aushada Vanam” or forest of medicinal herbs. Lord Shiva was originally called as “Aushadeshwarar”, the Lord of medicine and healing.
- Devotees born under “Kataka Rasi” with zodiac sign as “Crab” should visit this temple regularly to get blessings of Lord Shiva.
Pooja Details
Pooja details in Sri Karkadeswarar Temple
- People light Sesame or Gingelly oil lamps on Ashtami (Eighth day from New moon or full Moon), New moon days, Tuesdays and Saturdays to get cured of chronic illness.
Other Temples covered in this trip
- Brihadeeswaran Temple at Thanjavur.
- Kandeeswarar Temple at Thirukandiyur.
- Ayyarappan Temple at Thiruvaiyaru.
- Puvananathar Temple at Thirupoonthurthi.
- Pickup and Drop point is Thanjavur. The trip would be customised based on requirements and all complete details would be provided before booking.
- Transportation in AC Etios/Dzire cabs.
- Toll charges and driver's allowance.
- Upon booking confirmation, the sthalapuranam of temples mentioned in the itinerary will be sent through email.
- Assistance regarding temple and pooja information will be provided on request
- Package does not include food and hotel stay.
- The pickup and drop point information will be provided to the customer before booking. It is customer's responsibility to reach the pickup point of the trip at specified time. On request basis, GoSthala will arrange pickup from customers place of choice at any applicable nominal charges.
- All other expenses (temple entry ticket charges, parking charges, etc.) that are not specified in the package inclusions.
- Any loss/expenses incurred by unforeseen circumstances e.g. flight delays/cancellations, road blockages, vehicle breakdown, strikes, etc.
- Any applicable service tax charges.
- Transportation provided will be as per itinerary only (not at disposal).
- The package price is indicative and based on seasonal demands the price is subject to change and will be informed prior booking.
- The package does not include guide services where not mentioned. Guide services can be availed from us at an additional cost.
- Payment method as follows: 25% payment on confirmation; 50% payment before starting the trip; Balance payment before end of the trip.
- 15% of package cost will be charged as penalty on canceling, 31 or more days before departure.
- 35% of package cost will be charged as penalty on cancellation between 22 to 30 days before departure.
- 50% of package cost will be charged as penalty on cancellation between 15 to 21 days before departure.
- 100% of package cost will be charged as penalty on cancelling, 15 days before departure.
