This temple is one of the religious sites dedicated to Lord Shiva, the serpent king. Temple is crowded on these 3 days with devotees from all over the world to seek blessings of the deity. This beautiful kumbakonam temple is built in such a way that it allows sunlight to fall on the idol only during the months of April or May for three days therefore popularly known as Surya Kottam Temple. Timings: 6 AM – 12.30 noon and 4.30 PM – 9 PMīuilt by Aditya Chola in the 9th century, Nageswaran Temple is known for great architecture, building technology and astronomy. Other shrines of Ganapati, Muruga and Kiratamurti are also present in this temple. The unique feature of this temple is the 27-star sign and 12 zodiacs that are carved from a single large block of stone which speaks volumes about the engineering skills of the yesteryear masons. It is one large temple with 9 stories and a height of 128 ft. The Kumbeswarar Temple is an architectural marvel which reflects the typical Dravidian style. Lord’s consort Goddess Manthrapeeteswari Mangalambika shrine is situated to the left of Kumbeswarar shrine.
This Lingam is believed to have been made by Shiva himself. Timings: 6 AM – 12.30 noon and 4 PM – 9.30 PMīuilt during the Chola dynasty in the 9th century, this temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva, The Lingam here is broad at the bottom and narrow at the top in the shape of a needle. Another festival Masi Magam is the most important festival celebrated during the month of February-March. People gather in large numbers to take a holy dip in the tank which is believed to wash away one’s sins and purify the soul. Mahamaham is a famous festival conducted once in 12 years. The Lord asked them to take bath in Mahamaham tank and pray to Lord Adi Kumbeshwara. You will also find 9 rivers known as Nava Kannigas, who prayed to Lord Shiva at Varanasi to absolve them of sins washed away by bathers. As per the Legend, Lord Rama and Lakshmana prayed here to Lord Shiva and got a blessing to slay Ravana. The deity here is called Kasi Viswanathar and his wife as Visalakshi. This 72 feet high temple was established in the 16th century.
As one of the top religious sites, it is dedicated to Lord Shiva. Kasi Viswanathar temple is in the heart of the city and is very close to the famous Mahamaham Tank. And the temples here are widely known for their exquisite pillars, imaginative drawings on walls, and mythological stories. The town is well known for its prestigious educational institutions, carved Panchaloha idols, silk products, brass and metal wares. There are around 188 sites in Kumbakonam. Many of the religious sites in Kumbakonam are dedicated to Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva. The grandeur of Tamil Nadu can be seen in the marvellous architectures and temples here. The town reached the zenith of its prosperity during the British Raj and was named as Cambridge of South for the being the prominent center of European education and Hindu culture. Once ruled by kings, Kumbakonam rose to be a prominent city between the 7th and 9th centuries AD. Kumbakonam is the place where the pot stopped and then Lord Shiva shot an arrow, which led to the spilling of some nectar on this place, and thus life was revived on the earth. He suggested him to make a magic pot with the sand collected from various sacred places and float it in the floodwater. According to mythology, when the world was destructed due to the tsunami, Lord Brahma asked Lord Shiva, from where he can restart creation. The name Kumbakonam means the Pot’s Corner. Kumbakonam is one of the ancient temple towns and among the top tourist places in India, flanked by the two rivers Cauvery and Arasalar, in the Thanjavur district of Tamil Nadu.
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