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Mahalingeswarar Temple

Located in the district of Tiruvidaimaruthur in Tamil Nadu, Mahalingeswarar Temple (also known as Thiruvidaimarudur Temple) is a highly revered temple by the Hindu sect of Savism. Enshrined by the Hindu God Shiva colloquially known as Mahalingeswararswamy, the presiding deity is represented by his lingam known and the venerated idol is known as Jothimayalingam. The shrine is one of the seven major Shiva temples and this particular lingum is the focal point of the seven consorts of Shiva. The temple also boasts of a magnificent shrine of Goddess Parvati- consort of Shiva, depicted in the form of Pirguchuntarakujambigai. Mahalingeswarar Temple has honourable mentions in the 7th century Tamil Saiva canonical work called Tevaram and also in the 9th century Manikkavacakar poetry. The 149 inscriptions excavated at the site suggest that the temple in an amalgamation of the architectural expertise and construction finesse in the life and times of Pandyas, Cholas, Thanjavur Nayaks and Thanjavur Maratha kingdom. Like most other edifices in the area, the construction of Mahalingeswarar Temple is believed to have been started in the 9th century during the reign of the Cholas and was completed around 16th century during the rule of Thanjavur Nayaks. Other than the magnificent gopurams, the temple boasts of spectacular shrines of various deities, the most prominent of which are Mahalingeswaraswamy, Pirguchuntaragujambigai and Mookambigai. Currently, Mahalingeswarar Temple is managed and maintained by a South Indian monastic institution in the name of Thiruvaduthurai Adheenam. Read More

Located in the center of the town, the Mahamaham Tank is a place of great reverence and religious importance for the people of South India. The tank is the place where millions of pilgrims from all over the country gather, once every twelve years to take dip in its holy waters to celebrate the Mahamaham Festival.

Constructed as a chariot, the Nageswaran temple is an important Shaivite temple. A piece of genius Chola architecture, it is an important Shaivite temple. The temple is a marvelous example of the Chola's architectural prowess as the constructed the temple in a way so that it will only let in sunlight during the month of March-April.

Located in Kumbakonam (Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu), Ramaswamy Temple is a revered Hindu temple dedicated to one of Vishnu's ten avatars, Lord Rama. The temple is enshrined by Lord Rama where he sits in the sanctum in the coronation posture with his consort Sita Devi at his side, flanked by the idols of his brothers Lakshmana, Bharatha, Chatruguna (in standing position) and Hanuman (in worshipping position). Believed to have been built in the 16th century by the Nayakkar Prime Minister- Govinda Dikshitar, the temple also has commercial corridor connecting it to the older Chakrapani Temple built by the same ruler. The temple had its last modern-day Kumbhabhishegam or consecration on September 9, 2015. Constructed in the traditional Nayak style of architecture, the temple has a magnificent three-tiered gopuram enclosed by a graphite wall. The entire shrine is carved with beautiful depictions taken from the Hindu epic Ramayana, including the sixty-four pillars of the temple. There is also depicted essential events from the same book - coronation of Sugriva and Vibhishan, and relieving Agalya from her curse. The inner sanctum sanctorum also has pictorial carvings of Ramayana which can easily be read while performing three pradakshinams (taking rounds) of the sanctum sanctorum. Read More

Sarangapani Temple, an ancient temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu, is located in the town of Kumbakonam in the South-Indian state of Tamil Nadu. The beautiful temple is located on the banks of River Kaveri and is frequented by devotees of Lord Vishnu from all over the world. Along with being a sacred place of worship, the temple is a work of art in itself, with several tiers of intricately carved and colourfully decorated mythological sculptures and images. The grandeur of the temple is breathtaking. It has the tallest tower in the town. As one explores the Sarangapani Temple, they are bound to feel a certain vibe as hundreds of devotees transmit energies through their prayers and the experience is surreal. Sarangapani is the deity who is an avatar of Lord Vishnu. The temple is considered to be one of the 108 holy temples dedicated to Lord Vishnu in India. It is also regarded as one of the five sacred temples dedicated to an avatar of Lord Vishnu, Ranganatha. Locals know it well by the name Pancharanga Kshetram on the banks of the sacred River Kaveri. Many believe that taking a dip in the holy waters of River Kaveri and offering their prayers to Lord Vishnu will wash off all their sins. Some say there are several ways to achieve the same goal of peace, tranquillity and happiness. A visit to Sarangapani Temple is one of those. This temple should be included on your list of attractions to visit this year. Read More

The small town of Kumbakonam is best known for its historic beauty and architectural importance. Dotted with many temples, Kumbakonam is also a perfect place for the shopaholics. There are several markets spread across the town which is famous for their indigenous products. Apart from this, the city's shopping experience is laced with the modern market of malls and branded showrooms. There are several products which make Kumbakonam a delight for the tourists and shopaholics alike. It is best known for its rich collection of finest silk sarees which are handmade by the locals. Other than this, Kumbakonam is the right place for the metal sculptors and the idols of the famous Hindu god and goddesses which are entirely crafted by the local artisans of the time. You can also find some shops selling the fine metal jewelry and home decor. However, Kumbakonam is most famous for its local filter copy where the best filter coffee is prepared from the fresh cocoa beans brewed right in front of you. It is commonly known as Kumbakonam degree Kaapi. Tourists can buy several souvenirs from Kumbakonam as a memoir of their trip. Read More

Located at a distance of 6 kms away from the town of Kumbakonam, Someswarar Temple is a revered Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. Also known as Pazhayarai Someswarar Temple or Keezh Pazhayarai Vadathali, the temple is believed to have been built during the Chola Period sometime between the 8th and the 9th century. Lord Shiva presides the temple and is worshipped in the form of his shivalinga which is known as Someswarar. Lord Someswarar is also mentioned and revered in the Tamil Saiva canonical work - Tevaram, of the 7th century and the temple has been classified as Paadal Petra Sthalam. Other than Lord Shiva and his consort Goddess Parvathy, the temple has other deities occupying different shrines of the temple - Murugan with his consorts, Nalvar, Bairavar, Saneeswarar, Navagraham and Suryan occupy the corridor, Natarajar with Sivakami and Somaskandhar are installed in the hall in front of the sanctum sanctorum, and Saint Thirugnanasambanthar has a separate chamber adjacent to Goddess Parvathy. There are also other idols of Vinayakar, Dakshinamurthy, Arthanareeswarar, Brahma, Durgai and Chandikeswarar etc. installed in the premises. The temple follows a six daily rituals routine. The most prominent festival celebrated at the Someswarar Temple is the Maasi Maham Brahmahotsavam celebrated in the Tamil month of Maasi. Read More

Constructed in Govindapuram on the Kumbakonam- Aduthurai highway, Sri Vittal Rukmini Samsthan is (formerly known as Sri Panduranga Bhajanashram) is a massive temple located on the highway amidst rural atmosphere. Established in 1998 by Brahmashri Vittaldas Jayakrishna Deekshithar, the shrine resonates with peace and tranquility. Built on a slightly elevated platform, the interior walls of the shrine have been painted with stories of Sri Krishna, Sant Tukaram, Marathi poets and saints etc. Enshrines by Sri Krishna and Goddess Rukmini, the chief objective of the temple is to spread Bhakti cult through Namasankeerthanam (which is the easiest way to attain moksha in the age of Kali). Sri Vittal Rukmini Samsthan also aims at creating a colossal Maharashtrian Hemandapanthi style temple for Sri Pandurangan and Rukmini Devi which is supposed to be the largest and the tallest temple dedicated to Sri Krishna and Goddess Rukmini in the entire world. Flanked with massive guard statues, the temple premises also house a huge gaushala which tends to more than a 100 cows. The gigantic central hall can accommodate up to 2000 people. Equipped with all modern technologies, the only monetary source of the temple is donations, which is also acceptable through card payments. Read More

Located in the tiny village of Suryanar Koil near the town of Kumbakonam in Tamil Nadu, Suryanar Koil Temple (also known as Sri Suryanar Temple) is dedicated to the Hindu Sun God. Presided by Suriyanar, the Sun and its consorts- Ushadevi and Pratyusha Devi, the temple also houses the planetary deities. The shrine is one of the nine revered Navagraha temples in Tamil Nadu and is the only one of its kind to have separate shrines for all the planetary deities. Very popular for the traditional Navagraha pilgrimage esteemed by the Hindus, the temple is venerated for its pujas which supposedly can cure malefic effects of Saturn (shani), reduces hurdles in marriage, helps in good education and career goals and removes putra dosham etc. Suryanar Koil Temple is believed to have been built in the 11th century during the reign of Kulottunga Chola; the later additions and renovations were made during the Vijayanagar Empire. Constructed in the traditional Dravidian style of architecture, the temple boasts of a five tiered gopuram, an elaborate gateway tower and impressive granite walls enclosing each shrine within the premises. Legend goes to say that the planetary deities were cursed by Brahma to reside in the wild jungle; however, later, Lord Shiva made their abode a pilgrimage spot. The temple has six customary rituals performed daily, and celebrates two annual festivals; and, is managed and maintained by Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department of the Government of Tamil Nadu. Read More

Swaminathaswamy Temple, Swamimalai

Perched atop a hill in the Swamimalai district of Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu, Swaminathaswamy Temple is enshrined by Murugan, son of the Hindu God Lord Shiva who is also known as Swaminathaswamy. The shrine is only of the six holy temples of Murugan called Arupadaiveedu. The temple complex also houses shrines of Murugan’s mother- Parvathy and his father Shiva; although, those are located at the base of the hill. Sixty steps lead to the main shrine at the top which are named after sixty Tamilian years. Besides, the temple has three gopurams and three precincts. There is an interesting story related to the name of the temple. It is believed that Murugan lauded the meaning of Pranava Mantra to his father and hence, came to be known as Swaminathaswamy. It is believed that the construction of the temple dates back to 2nd century BC from the Sangam Period, however, it was renovated and modified by Parnataka Chola I. The temple was greatly damaged and destroyed in the Anglo- French War in 1740, but later, it was renovated by the government. Currently, the temple is managed and maintained by Hindu Religious and Endowment Board of the Government of Tamil Nadu. Read More