| Kumbhakonam Temple |
| About: |
| This is the major temple among the Saivite temples. This temple is located in the heart of the town near the Big Bazaar Street.There are three Praharas and three tombs in the eastern, northern and western directions. Govinda Theeksithan, the chieftain of Achutha Nayakar renovated this temple. The eastern tomb has 9 stories and is 128 feet in height. The other things in the temple are Mangala Pond, Marriage Hall, Small temples of Muruga, Vinayakar and Mangalambigai.a Kuchalambal and Sarabeswarar (in a pillar) are also present. |
| Location info: |
| Address:Kumbakonam,Thanjavur district ,Tamil nadu ,India |
| District:Thanjavur district |
| Nearest City: Thanjavur |
| Best time to visit: October to March |
| Climate/Weather: |
| The Climate throughout the year is moderate. The variation between maximum and minimum temperature is not much. Though summer is hot,occasional rainfalls and water stagnation in the wet fields due to irrigating channels of Cauvery give much relief from sweltering heat. |
| History:Adi Kumbeswarar temple is the major one among the Saivite temples and located in the centre of Kumbakonam at Big Bazaar Street. This temple covers an area of 30181 sq.ft. with a length and breadth of 750 feet, and 252 feet respectively. This temple comprises of three Praharas and three Gopurams in the eastern, northern and western directions. It is believed that Govinda Theeksithan, the Chieftain of Achutha Nayakar of Thanjavur, renovated this oldest temple during 16th century. The East Gopuram consists of 9 stories with a height of 128-ft. Mangala Theertham, Marriage hall and small temples for Muruga, Ganapathi and Mangalambigai are other major constituents of this temple. |
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| Sarangapani Temple:Sri Sarangapani temple is located near to Uchipilliar Kovil Junction at Sarangapani East Street. This temple is considered one among the three major shrines of Lord Vishnu and it was renovated during the period of Nayaka Kingdom of 16th century. Sarangapani temple consists of the biggest Gopuram (150ft), and five Praharas and one holy tank, known as “Porthamarai Kulam”, which is located behind the temple. The Karuvarai and Vimanam are made with 12-sculptured columns shaped like a chariot.Somessar temple:Somessar temple is situated in the southern portion of Sri Sarangapani temple. This temple is facing the northern side with a small Gopuram at the eastern portion near the entrance. The architectural style and element of this temple resembles the Dravidian Architecture of 13th century of Chola period. Arumugam and Thenar Mozhi Ammal are the other deities located in this temple complex.Nageswaran temple: Nageswaran temple otherwise known as “Koothandavar Kovil”, is located near the old bus stand area and Adithya Cholan of Chola dynasty constructed this temple during 12th century. This temple stands as a great marvel of Chola’s architecture, building technology and astronomy.Ramasamy Temple:Achutha Nayaka of Thanjavur constructed the Ramasamy temple during 16th century. This temple is located on the southeastern portion of “Porthamarai Kulam” and southern side of “Uchipilliar Kovil” junction. This temple consists of one Gopuram, one Maha Mandapam and Karuvarai. The columns of Maha Mandapam are enriched with intricate stone carving works of Rama-Katha. Vamana Avatharam, Meenakshi Kalyanam, Sukreeva Pattabisekam are some of the famous carving works of this temple. The outer Prahara consists of all 219 wall paintings, which explains the series of incidents from the great Epic “Ramayanam”. Alwar Sannathi, Sreenivasa Sannathi, and Gopalan Sannathi are the other temples located within the temple complex. |
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| How to reach? |
| Nearest Railway Station:Chennai |
| Nearest Airport:Chennai |
| Road Transport:Chennai is very well connected to all the major cities in the Southern India.there are good number of buses to every cities |
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Thanjavur:Thanjavur District is the Rice Bowl of Tamil Nadu. The Big Temple and the other famous temples in the district are known all over the world. Thanjavur was the cultural capital of the country in 1790. Thanjavur gained prominence during the period of Chola Kings, who made it as their capital. Thereafter, it was ruled by Nayaks and Maratta Kings, who nurtured art and culture. The cultural, the architectural and the scholarly pursuits of these rulers are reflected in the great monuments like Grand Anaicut, Big Temple and Serfoji Mahal Library etc. in the district.
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| Nearest Petrol Pump: |
| Kumbakonam |
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| Help Line/Phone Number: |
| Police Station:Kanyakumari Police Station Phone:246224 |
Nearest Hospital:Priya Poly Clinic
10, 11, kasiviswanathar north Street, Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu 612001- 09894034023Bhel Medical Hospital
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