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- barcelonaowlBarcelona, Spain40 contributionsAmazing temple, small but perfectly formed. Of the three Living Chola temples this was my favourite. Incredible sculptures everywhere. It is highly recommended to have a guide who will be able to provide more details about the temple and show you specific sculptures and the stories behind them. We spent a brilliant hour with K Saravanan (9865307339) who was enthusiastic, entertaining and gave us a brilliant tour of the temple (in English).Written 27 November 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- TexasVickPlano, TX107 contributionsWhat a temple!! Garbagriha is way at the back led by a VERY long decorated manatapam. Managalambika Coffee Restaurant is on this corridor that leads to garbagriha. Beautifully setup with Mangalambika Amman shrine within the complex. Largely crowd free in the mornings. Reasonably well maintained. Entry gopuram with no tower "mottai gopuram" is on the south side on Thanjavur hwy. See pics.Written 10 October 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- BharathiManiBengaluru, India3,160 contributionsFeeling truly blessed to have seen this temple. I had a wonderful darshanam of Lord Vishnu in the Anantha Shayanam pose. No pictures inside the temple
The main temple is in the form of a chariot. You need to pray to Goddess Lakshmi before Lord Vishnu.
It's an ancient, large temple.Written 10 December 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - LataVDubai, United Arab Emirates296 contributionsSituated on top of a small hillock is one of the sacred temples for Lord Murugan ( son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati and brother of Lord Ganesha) . The temple at the ground level has places of worship for Lord Shiva and the Goddess. It is believed that in this place Lord Murugga taught the " OM" mantra to his father Lord Shiva when he had forgotten it due to a curse.
To reach the Murugan temple one has to climb 64 steps. Would not recommend this for people with wheelchairs or need external support.Written 14 March 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - S Krishna Kumar4 contributionsA temple to visit. Better to busy during day light as approach roads are narrow . Very old temple and peacefulWritten 13 November 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Mohan2013Chennai (Madras), India1,840 contributionsWell maintained temple with separate shrines for Lord Shiva( Thenupureeswarar) and Godess Parvathi. Also another shrine of Goddess Durgai facing North direction, well known as Shakthi sthal, is inside the complex.
We were lucky and blessed to have darshan of Abhishekam on the day 12/7/22.
Temple is around 7 kms from Kumbakonam town.Written 17 July 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - TexasVickPlano, TX107 contributionsKampaheswarar temple (aka Sarabeswarar Temple) in Thirubhuvanam is at a few kms from Kumbakonam on Mayiladuthurai road. This is an 800 year old temple built in early 13th century by Kulotunga III who is supposedly the last great Chola king . It is modeled after the 3 other Chola temple Gems the Brihadishwara temple in Tanjore, Gangaikondacholapuram and Darasuram Airavateeswara. All these 4 great temples have many commonalities between them. One thing common among them is they all have tall vimanas (tall towers over the sanctum or Garbha Griha) compared to entrance towers (gopurams). Needless to say this temple is smaller than Tanjore, Gangaikondacholapuram and Darasuram temples but architecturally as beautiful and serene as the other 3. This temple is designed with thick single wall for the sanctum to bear the load of the vimana hence it lacks the prathikshana padhai (circumambulation path) inside the sanctum. This temple is less popular than others in the area beautiful neverthless. That fact makes it a great place to hang around peacefully without the maddening crowds of temple hoppers and marvel at the architecture of this 800 year masterpiece!Written 10 December 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- TexasVickPlano, TX107 contributionsFairly large temple right in Kumbakonam city center to the East of Potramarai kulam . Great spiritual ambiance and reasonably well maintained. Try visiting this temple within town early in the morning when priests and local devotees wake up Amman with songs from Tamil poetry who then goes and wakes up Lord Shiva or in the evening around sun set. Easily walkable from other temples like Adhi Kumbeshwarar, Someswarar, and Sarangapani temples that are in city center. Needs bright lights and better ventilation to improve devotee experience.Written 10 October 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- TexasVickPlano, TX107 contributionsThis temple should be in "things to do in Kumbakonam" list.
One of the famous temples just off of Kumbakonam - Thanjavur road few kms East of Kumbakonam. This temple visit can be combined with Swamimalai, Patteeswaram Thenupureeswarar temple and Darasuram.Written 10 December 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Mohan2013Chennai (Madras), India1,840 contributionsThis Temple has a big sized Lingam but smaller than Lord Peruvudiyar at Tanjjavur.
Temple tank is also one of the largest in size with brimming water.Written 17 July 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - TexasVickPlano, TX107 contributionsVery close to Adhi Kumbeshwara temple just off of Tanjore road. Very nice temple where you can see/pray to ~9 -10 ft idols of Ram, Sita, Lakshman and Anjaneya in Sanctum Santorum. Must see if you are in the area.Written 26 November 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Dharmesh MistryMumbai, India193 contributionsThe Suryanar Temple is situated at the village of Suryanarkoil in the Thanjavur district. Located at the banks of river Cauvery is one of the specialities of the temple. This temple is 15 km to the east of Kumbakonam.
There are 12+ theerthams in the temple. All nine planets have separate sanctums (sannadhis) in the temple.
Inside the main inner sanctum there is idol of Lord Surya and outside the sanctum resides lord Brihaspathy facing Lord Surya.
Suggest to take a guide to get better aware of temple significance and rituals. You may offer monetary benefits as low as 100/- for the guide.
Offering to lord can be purchased from inside the main temple. There are many vendors selling flowers one the path leading to the temple who may overcharge..Written 10 October 2021This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - ArpanPahmSurendranagar, India274 contributionsTemple architecture is different for other temple. Many cows was also there. All in healthy condition. Well maintained temple.Written 22 February 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Ananth 727499Tiruppur, India1,335 contributionsThis temple is very near aaduthurai near KUMBAKONAM..
This temple is one among the Navagraha temples around KUMBAKONAM.. this temple is the temple for the planet Venus (Sukkran).
Main Deity is - Agneeswarar
Ambal - Karpagambigai.
Very good place to pray for your good life..Written 13 April 2021This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Ulagam Strum ValibanPuttur, India4 contributionsMahapratyangira Devi Temple situated in Ayyavdi most powerful temple to remove balck magic. At Mahapratyangira Devi Temple nikumbala homam to be done on every New moon. If you want to participate in Homam.
A.N.Dhandapani Sivachariyar (Main Gurukal) Phone number: 0435-2463414 mobile: 09786363738
M.S.S.T.Karthikeya Gurukal mobile: 09443258103
A.N.D.Shankar Gurukal mobile: 09443124347
K. Balaji Shivam: 09843927222
Note: Some time they will be at Poojas so better keep on calling to book for homamam they attend the phoe you send DD or online payment also.(Speak with Gurukkal for more information)
Please book it one month before, Homam cost is Rs.10,000 (homam performed only on New moon day every month) If you not able to book but visited on same new moon day to temple if you request gurukal if any empty places in homam place they will allow you, but best thing is book before..but if you came from far places and couldn't contact them through phone they will allow you..Written 11 March 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Frequently Asked Questions about Kumbakonam
- The top attractions to visit in Kumbakonam are:
- Airavatesvara Temple
- Patteeswaram Temple
- Thiruvidaimarudur Mahalinga Swamy Temple
- Adi Kumbeswarar Temple
- Arulmigu Swaminatha Swami Temple, Swamimalai
- The best day trips from Kumbakonam according to Tripadvisor travellers are:
- Explore Navagraha Temples Of The Sun, Moon, Venus & Rahu With Lunch
- Explore Navagraha Temples Of Sun, Moon, Venus & Rahu
- Great Living Chola Temples around Thanjavur with Lunch
- Raja Raja Cholan and his Temples around Thanjavur
- Explore Srinivasa Ramanujan House And Kumbakonam Temples
- The most popular things to do in Kumbakonam with children according to Tripadvisor travellers are:
- Airavatesvara Temple
- Adi Kumbeswarar Temple
- Sarangapani Temple
- Arulmigu Swaminatha Swami Temple, Swamimalai
- Patteeswaram Temple
Kumbakonam Attractions Information
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