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Korai Kilangu- Cyperus rotundus is given as a prasad which is an excellent tonic for stomach ache, dysentry. and stomach cancer. Therefore, a sweet dish ('laddu') made out of gOrai kizhangu is presented as prasad.

Mustaka was held in high esteem by the ancient sage’s of India. This super bulb has been used throughout the ages for the treatment of numerous illnesses. It enjoys an important place among medicinal herbs in India since ancient times. Vagbhata has admired it as the drug of choice for any type of fever. He has also mentioned it as dipaniya – an appetizer, pacaniya- digestant and sangrahi – anti – diarrhoeal. Maharishi Charaka has categorized it as trptighna – anti-saturative, trsna nigra – haniya – thirst relieving, lekhaniya – reducing herb, kandughna – anti-pruritic and stany sodhana – lactodepurant herb. It is also well known for its amapacaka – digests ama and svedala – diaphoretic properties.

Internally, mustaka is used in vast range of diseases. It is one of the best herbs, useful in digestive disorders. It is a keen stimulant for appetite, digestion, digestion of ama, and is also vermicide, astringent. Therefore, it is an effective remedy for distaste, vomiting, diarrhea, colitis, dyspepsia, worms etc, Mustaka is highly praised as the best panacea for dental diarrhea in children. It works well in combination with karkatasrngi (Rhus succedanea) and ativisa (Aconitum heterophyllum) in such condition. In dental ciarrhoea, traditionally, the decoction of mustaka combined with mustaka powder (1gm) is given with great benefit. In mental debility and epilepsy, it is given along with cow’s milk. It also promotes the intelligent whereas, mustaka is potent amapacaka (digests the ama). Hence, mustaka should be used in diarrhea, associated with fever and excessive thirst. It is beneficial in cough and asthma as it alleviates the kapha Mustaka is the best herb for treating any type of fever. The decoction of its roots is the best remedy for purifying the breast milk in lactation mothers. It is also one of the most effective menstrual regulators. It helps to promote and regulate the menstruation (emmenagogue). As an emmenagogue, it can be used with satavari (Asparagus racemosus) in proportions of 1:4 in burning micturition, urinary calculi; heamaturia etc. mustaka renders excellent results, as it is diuretic in property.

Srimushnam is a panchayat town in Cuddalore district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. SriMushnam is a very sacred place to Hindus as well as Buddhists and it is one of the 8 Svayam Vyakta Ksetras of Vaishnavas.

LOCATION OF THE TEMPLE: Sri Boovaragaswami Temple, is situated at Srimushnam. a village near Chidhambaram of Cuddalore district, Tamilnadu, India.

DIVINESS OF THE TEMPLE: This is one of the eight Vaishavas shrines. The image in the temple is self created (Swayam Vyakta) representing Varaha Avator. Legend has it that Lord Vishnu answering the prayers of his devotees assumed the form of a boar and vanquished the demons. Hence the Lord is called `Bhuvaraha'. The front Mandapam called the Purushasukta Mandabam was built by the Nayaks in the 17th century and is noted for its architectural treasures. Shaped like a chariot, it is replete with carvings of figures of warriors mounted on horses and elephants.

AUSPICIOUS DAYS: Masi maham, A festival falls on the Tamil month Masi is very famous, fridays and saturdays are special. Ekadasi is an auspicious day.