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This temple has exquisite stone sculptures from the Nayakar period. The main feature of the temple is that here Lord Ram is in the Pattabhisheka scene with Sita and his three brothers and Anjaneya at his feet. In front of the temple there is a mandapam with 62 intricately carved pillars.
Written Oct 9, 2009
This temple is located to the north of the Adi Kumbeshwara Temple towards the Cauvery River. It is considered as one of the most important Vishnu temples in South India. The temple was built between the 13th and 17th centuries by the Nayak kings. The presiding deity is Lord Sarangapani (Vishnu), which dates to the end of the Chola period. The temple contains two entrances with the images of Chakkarapani with 8 arms, and Sudarshanavalli Thayar. The idols of Brahma, Surya and Agni are also worshiped here.
Written Oct 9, 2009
The Adi Kumbeshwara Temple is one of the largest and oldest Shiva temples in Kumbakonam. The presiding deity here is Lord Kumbeshwara and the presiding Goddess is Sri Mangalambigai. Adi Vinayaka (Lord Ganesh) is also worshipped here. It is believed that Govinda Theeksithan, the Chieftain of Achutha Nayakar of Thanjavur, renovated this temple in the 16th century.
The temple is a unique blend of fine sculpture and exquisite architecture. Its main Gopuram is 128 ft high and has many carved sculptures on it. There is a Navratri Mandapam where all the 27 stars and 12 rashis (signs) have been beautifully carved out on a single block of stone.
Written Oct 9, 2009
Situated at the front of the Adi Kumbeshwara Temple, this tank possesses much cultural and religious value as compared to other nearby tanks. Literally Porthamurai Teertham means the ‘lotus tank’. As the Goddess Komalavalli of Sarangapani Temple is believed to have materialised from this tank on a lotus, the tank came to be known by its present.
Written Oct 9, 2009
Sri Kasi Vishwanatha Temple is located in the north-eastern side of the Mahamaham tank. The deities of the temple are Lord Kaayarohanar and Goddess Vishalakshi. The temple contains many artistic works including attractive sculptures. Legend has it that Lord Ram, on his way to Lanka, came here and worshipped Lord Kasi Viswanatha. The temple has statues of Nava Kannikas (Navakannigas), nine virgins namely Ganga, Yamuna, Godavari, Narmada, Saraswati, Kaveri, Kumari, Payoshni and Sarayu.
Written Oct 9, 2009
This large tank covers an area of 20 acres and is the most sacred and revered tank in the city. It is located to the south-east of the city centre and is surrounded by the Nava Kannika temple on the eastern side and 16 small picturesque Mandapams (halls) of the 16th century. It is believed to have 19 holy tirthams around its edge and another tirtham at the centre. Legend has it that the tank is filled with ambrosia collected from the pot broken by Shiva. The famous Mahamaham festival is celebrated here once in every twelve years during the month of Masi (February/March).
Written Oct 9, 2009
Nageshwara Temple was built by Aditya Chola during the 12th century and is one of the finest early Chola temples, noted for its fine sculpture and exquisite architectural work. The design and orientation are structured in such a way that it allows sunlight inside the temple only during the Tamil month of Chithirai (April/May). The temple is dedicated to Shiva in the guise of Nagaraja, the serpent king.
The main niches on the sanctum walls are beautifully garnished with sculptures of Lord Dakshinamurthy, Ardhanarishwar (Shiva and Shakti in one figure) and Lord Brahma. There is a shrine of Nataraja shaped in the form of a chariot. Shrines dedicated to Pralayakaala Rudrar and Goddess Kali can also be seen in the temple complex.
Written Oct 9, 2009
This temple is one of the main temples within the city and features a 147 ft high gopuram (tower). The deity of the temple is Lord Vishnu in Ananta Sayanam posture under the Adi Seshan in a chariot. There are also worship places for Goddess Komalavalli, Anjaneya and Desikar.
Written Oct 9, 2009
As there are so many temples in Kumbakonam, you'll find loads of temple chariots dotted all over the streets outside temples. These are used to carry idols of Hindu gods. The chariot is usually used on festival days, when many people pull the cart. Many of them have wonderful ornately carved figures all over the main wooden body and large wooden wheels.
Written Oct 9, 2009
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Someshwar Temple is located at the eastern side Potamurai Tank, in the southern portion of the Sarangapani temple, across the road from where I was staying at the Hotel Athityaa. The architectural style and element of this temple resembles the Dravidian Architecture of the 13th century during the Chola period. The temple deities are Lord Someshwar Shiva, Chikkesswar and the Goddess Somasundari. Legend has it that when the pot of Amrita broke, the string hoop of the pot flew forming the Shivlinga here (known as Sikkesa).
Written Oct 9, 2009
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Someshwar Temple is located at the eastern side Potamurai Tank, in the southern portion of the Sarangapani temple, across the road from where I was staying at...
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Kumbakonam is called the "temple town" on account of the large number of temples within it and the nearby areas. It is a very peaceful town and the festival of Mahamaham is celebrated every 12 years...
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