Karumbeswarar Temple: Inside ‘Diabetes Temple’: The ancient Tamil Nadu shrine where devotees believe ants carry away their illness
It’s hard to imagine that visiting a temple can help ease diabetes. But in the quiet village of Koilvenni in Tamil Nadu, thousands of devotees believe that a visit to the ancient Karumbeswarar Temple helps. Popular as India’s “Diabetes Temple,” the Karumbeswarar Temple has gained immense popularity for a unique ritual involving sugar, ants, and…