Sri Garbarakshambigai Temple , also known as Garbharakshambika or Garbha Rakshambika temple, is situated at Thirukarukavur near Thanjavur in Tamil Nadu and is visited by childless couples for blessings, pregnant women for safe deliveries and for the protection of the unborn baby. The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva, it is the Shakti present here that is believed to protect the unborn babies. ‘Garbha' here means ‘uterus’ and ‘Ambika’ is an incarnation of Shakti who is believed to take care of pregnant women. There is also a Garbharakshambika Shloka, which pregnant women and childless couples chant. Garbarakshambigai Temple is located at Thirukarukavur and the place is 20 km east of Thanjavur and 20 km southwest of Kumbakonam. Main Deities In The Temple Goddess Garbarakshambigai - Incarnation of Mother Goddess Shakti Lord Mullaivananathar - Lord Shiva Meaning of Garbharakshambika: The Mother Who Protects the Womb. Meaning of Mullaivananat