The temple of "The Mother Who
Protects the Womb" (garbharakshambika)

Temple tower at Tiruk- karugavur ("The
town where the foetus was protected"), Tamil Nadu
Shop keepers sell temple offerings in a
crib-shaped basket.


Painted panels of the
narrative which describe
the manifestation of the Goddess (Parvati) who protects the womb.
December, 1998.
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