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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