Which Shiva temple fascinates you? What is the mystery about it?
- Karkateshwar : This mysterious shrine is dedicated to Mahadev- Lord of Cancer, Zodiac sign-
- It is located at Thanjavur in Tamil Nadu.
- Many devotees believe in curative powers of Lord Sri Karkadeshwarar Mahadev.
- Vedic astrologers claim that those born under Cancer sign must worship Lord Karkateshwar Mahadev directly or indirectly.
- No wonder, many born under Ashlesha or Aiyalam visit it to seek blessing of Lord Shiva.
- Legend : According to a popular legend , a golden colored crab appears out of Shiva lingam during Amavasya (moon less night) of Aadi Maas.
- Prayer : Jai Karkateshwar Mahadev Samb Sadashiv Samb Sadashiv Samb Sadashiv !
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