Explore the sacred temples of Kumbakonam — the temple town of India with over 188 temples within its boundaries and thousands more in surrounding towns.
Discover the sacred temples in the temple town of Kumbakonam
Lord Muruga in the temple is praised as Swaminathaswami. This is the 4th Temple of the Arupadaiveedu.
Lord Shiva is a swayambumurthi in the temple. The five towers of this ancient temple are a testament to Dravidian architecture.
This temple is dedicated to a Lord Shiva form commonly known as the Lord Darbharanyeswaran.
Thirunageswaram is known as Raaghu Bagavan (Raaghusthalam) place among the Nine planetary situations.
This is one of the 108 Divyadesas of Lord Perumal and has the added reputation of being the birth place of saints.
Moolavar - Aabathsahayeswarar, Kasi Aaranyeswarar, Ambal - Elavarkuzhali. Lord Sun God generally appears alone at the entrance.
Moolavar - Sivasuryanarayana, Ambal - Usha & Prathyusha, Other Deities - Kasi Viswanathar, Vishalakshi, Guru Bhagavan.
Devotees pray to Mother Mangalambika for distinction in education and seek wedding and child boons, for progress in trade and prosperity.
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Kumbakonam is a place located in the Thanjavur district of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Located between the rivers Arsalar and Cauvery, it was once the capital of the Chola dynasty. It is also known as the temple town in India as many temples are located at this place alone. There are 188 temples at Kumbakonam within its geographical boundaries and several thousands of other temples are located in the surrounding towns.
Mahamaham is the most important fest organized in Kumbakonam which has equal significance to the Kumbha Mela in Allahabad, organized after every 12 years. About 10 crore devotees come from all over the world to take a dip in the Mahamaham tank.
The Kumbakonam temples are a cluster of temples classified as Saivite Temples and Vaishnavite Temples. Saivite temples are dedicated to Lord Shiva, including Kasi Viswanathar Temple, Adi Kumbesvarar Temple, Someswar Temple, Nageswaran Temple, and Gauthameswarar Temple.