Venni Karumbeshwarar Temple – A Temple for Diabetes Cure !!

Diabetes is one of the major diseases these days. Have you ever thought of a temple that would give you relief from the disease? Yes, Venni Karumbeshwarar Temple is an ancient Shiva temple that is considered as the temple for Diabetes Cure !!

This temple is located in a village called, Kovil Venni that is near Needaamangalam of Thiruvarur District. The historical name of the place is Tiruvenni.

This temple is one of the Paadal Petra Sthalam in the South Side of Cauvery (Chozha Naadu). It is said that the rays of Sun fall directly on the Lord on 2, 3 and 4th day of Panguni (March-April).

Lord Shiva of this temple is a Suyambu Moorthy and is called by Venni Karumbeshwarar. His consort Goddess Parvathi is called by the name Soundara Nayagi.

The Shiva Lingam of this temple appears as if it is covered by sugarcane bundles.

It is said that this place was once covered by sugarcane (Karumbu) and Venni trees. Hence the Lord is known as Venni Karumbeshwarar.

Lord Shiva here is said to reduce or cure diabetes. A special offering of Rava & sugar mix is offered to the Lord to reduce the effect of diabetes. This mix is then spread around the temple to be consumed by ants. It is believed that as the ants keep on removing or eating the sugar, our sugar level would also get reduced.

Then the God and Goddess of the temple are worshipped and Sarkarai Pongal is offered as Prasadam.

People with Sukra Dosha visit this temple and light lamp in front of Lingothbavar.

For the destruction of enemies, people pray before Pidari Amman.

The temple is open from 8 AM to 12 Noon and from 5 PM – 8 PM.

The temple priest can be contacted at 9626769424 / 9842294416.