Kumbakonam , Tamil Nadu
About Kumbakonam
Circumscribed by River Cauvery in North and River Arasalar in South, Kumbakonam is termed as the “Temple Town.” There are many temples in Kumbakonam’s vicinity. The city belongs to Sangam Period. Even though ruled by various rulers like Pallavas, Cholas, Pandyas, Vijayanagar Empires, Nayakars and Thanjavur Marathi Kings, Kumbakonam attained its pomp and glory in the period between 7th and 9th century. In British Raj, the city served as a center of excellence for European education and Hindu culture, and thus, termed as the “Cambridge of South India”. In ancient days, Kumbakonam was also termed as Kudanthai, Kudamooku, and Baskarashethram, etc.
As per religious mythology, the “Kumbha” of Lord Brahman (who creates life on earth), fell on the spot where Kumbakonam town is situated during the dissolution of earth. The Kumbha is believed to contain the seeds of all living beings. To honor this religious myth, every 12 years “Mahamaham” festival is celebrated in Kumbakonam. During “Mahamaham,” devotees take a holy dip in the Mahamaham Tank of Kumbakonam. Nearly 2 million devotees participated in this festival during the year 2004. Also there are enormous Shaiva and Vaishnava Temples in and around the Kumbakonam Town.
Sara Regency, Paradise resorts, Riverside Resort and Spa, Kasi International, etc. provide pleasant accomodation at reasonable rates for tourists in Kumbakonam.
To taste some authentic South India vegetarian food, one should pay a visit to Mami mess, Murugan Café, Rice ‘n’ Spice and Hotel Shanmuga in Kumbakonam.
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The town is popular for the brass, copper, bronze and silver vessels. So you can buy Silver crafts and vessels at reasonable rates in Kumbakonam.
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Top 10 Places to Visit in Kumbakonam
Sarangapani Temple, Tamil Nadu
1.6 km from Kumbakonam - See map
Sarangapani temple which is dedicated to Lord Vishnu is one of the 108 holy abode of Lord Vishnu. It is also termed as “Pancharanga Kshetram”....
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Mahamaham Tank, Tamil Nadu
1.7 km from Kumbakonam - See map
Spreaded across 6.2 acres of land, Mahamaham tank is most sacred pilgrim spot where Mahamaham is celebrated once in every 12 years. There are 20...
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Darasuram, Tamil Nadu
2 km from Kumbakonam - See map
Darasuram is famous for the Airayateswara temple that boasts of stone carvings depicting different stories related to Lord Shiva. Entrance of the...
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Adi Kumbeswarar Temple, Tamil Nadu
2.1 km from Kumbakonam - See map
Located amidst of Kumbakonam Town, Adi Kumbeswarar Temple is major attraction of the town. Aging 1300 years, the temple is strongly connected with...
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Airavatesvara Temple, Tamil Nadu
4.7 km from Kumbakonam - See map
Airavateswara Temple in Darasuram is dedicated to Lord Shiva. The main deity is called as “Airavateswara”. As per Hindu Mythology the white...
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Uppiliappan Temple, Tamil Nadu
7.2 km from Kumbakonam - See map
Dedicated to Lord Vishnu (Uppiliappan Perumal Swamy), Uppiliappan Temple is located in Thirunageswaram nearby Kumbakonam. Being one of the 108...
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Swamimalai Murugan Temple, Tamil Nadu
7.6 km from Kumbakonam - See map
The Swamimalai Murugan temple is located on the banks of Cauvery river and is dedicated to Lord Murugan, the son of Lord Shiva and Goddess...
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Patteeswaram Temple, Tamil Nadu
8.3 km from Kumbakonam - See map
Patteeswaram is the tiny village nearby Kumbakonam. The village got its name after the calf of divine cow Kamadhenu, called “Patti”. The...
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Suryanar Temple, Tamil Nadu
15.2 km from Kumbakonam - See map
The Suriyanar temple is dedicated to Sun God. The main Gopuram is 15 meter high with three stories. With this temple as center all other Navagraha...
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Thirumanancheri, Tamil Nadu
29 km from Kumbakonam - See map
Thirumanancheri is a place of religious importance in the Pudukkottai District. Famous for the Sri Kalyanasundareswarar Swamy Temple where...
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GangaiKonda Cholapuram, Tamil Nadu
33.9 km from Kumbakonam - See map
This tiny town was established by Rajendra Chola, the son of Rajaraja Chola. Rajendra Chola ruled his kingdom which stretches...
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Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu
34.7 km from Kumbakonam - See map
Mayiladuthurai also known as Mayavaram is a religious destination located in Nagapattinam district. The most famous temple is the...
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