Location: Kumbakonam
Top Things to do in Kumbakonam
What to do and see in Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu: The Best Free Things to do
Kumbakonam, also spelt as Coombaconum or Combaconum in the records of British India, is a town and a special grade municipality in the Thanjavur district in the southeast Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is located 40 km (25 mi) from Thanjavur and 273 km (170 mi) from Chennai and is the headquarters of the Kumbakonam taluk of Thanjavur district. The town is bounded by two rivers, the Kaveri River to the north and Arasalar River to the south. According to the 2011 census, Kumbakonam has a population of 140,156 and has a strong Hindu majority; but it also has sizeable Muslim and Christian populations. Kumbakonam is known as a "temple town" due to the prevalence of a number of temples here and is noted for its Mahamaham festival which attracts people from all over the globe.
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1. Airavatesvara Temple
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 438 reviews
This 12th-century Chola temple is a compact gem.
Reviewed By Shivani_Attanayake - Nugegoda, Sri Lanka
magnificent temple with intricate carvings and architecture. advisable to visit in the morning since afternoon can be very hot
2. Sri Vittal Rukmini Samsthan
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4.5 based on 47 reviews
Reviewed By HappyFamily12345
Must visit this Goshala and temple. Serene, sacred and meditative. The goshala is maintained very well with over 400 cows. All sponsored by people like you and me. Those who want to protect our cows, maintain them in a Sathvic way from killing to breeding to treating their cows with love and respect. There is also a special place for cows that are rescued from slaughter houses. Must visit. Must help.
3. Adi Kumbeswarar Temple
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4.5 based on 227 reviews
Reviewed By 557gaurir - London, United Kingdom
Kumbakonam is known as the city of temples and this temple is one of the main highlights of the temple town of Kumbakonam. A majestic Shiva temple situated in the heart of the city. The temple is huge and very well maintained. The highlight of our visit was the elephant blessing the devotees near the temple entrance. What an intelligent being! If a parent went with a child for the blessing, he blessed the child first. Happy to see such traditions still being maintained.
4. Arulmigu Swaminatha Swami Temple, Swamimalai
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4.5 based on 156 reviews
Reviewed By ILANGOVANE
good in atmosphere peaceful place clean and neat also people can pary with peace of mind and soul.....................................................................................................................
5. Suriyanar Koil
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4.5 based on 149 reviews
Reviewed By ravdarknite - Bengaluru, India
We covered this temple as part of our trip to cover all Navagraha temples around Kumbakonam. This happens to be the first temple out of the 9 lot, to reach from Kumbakonam, which lies at a distance of around 15 kms. The entrance of the temple leads to Shiva temple (known as Kasi Viswanathar) where he resides in the form of lingam and the Sun God shrine is to the right from Shiva temple. One can offer prayers to Lord Sun for good health and eyesight, intelligence, skin ailments, offering lotus as offerings. Avoid the shops which invite you to leave footwear at their shop to induce you into buying from them. You can safely leave your footwear outside the temple. Car parking space is available at Rs 20 and convenient.
6. Abhimugesvarar Temple
7. Chakkarapani Temple
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 39 reviews
Reviewed By jalaramaaihv - Bengaluru, India
THis is one of the beautiful temples in town. The sculptures on the pillars are wonderful. The Rama, Sita, Lakshamana , Bharata, Satrrughna and Hanuman idols are very good. A mus visit temle
8. Kampaheswarar Temple
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4.5 based on 39 reviews
Reviewed By footloose2000 - Chennai (Madras), India
Unique chola period sculptures, the one and only Sarabeshwarar sannidhi, make it special. The archakas are very accommodating and explain the history and specilaty of the temple very well
9. Dhenupureeswarar Temple
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4.5 based on 20 reviews
Reviewed By karthikr906 - Chennai (Madras), India
SCN023 - Thenupuriswarar Temple, Patteeswaram Deity : Thenupuriswarar About : This is one of the 276 Paadal Petra Sthalams. This temple is behind the sanctum of the famous Patteswaram Durga Devi. Timing : 6 AM to 12 PM, 4 PM to 8:30 PM. Parking : Lot of parking area - free parking available. Route : The temple is located 4 kms from Avoor and 8 kms before Kumbakonam. Easy to locate by google maps. History : The temple has tall gopuram and quite big in size. The Nandi sanctum shall be out of alignment with Lord Shiva - the reason being, this is the place where Thirugnana Sambandar visited Patteswaram in scorching heat and the Lord ordered the devotees to carry Muthu Panthal for him. Notwithstanding for the Sambandar to arrive the temple, Shiva ordered Nandi to move and make way to see him arriving at the temple. This can be seen by the way Nandi being out of alignment in the temple. The temple also hosts beautiful paintings and sculptures.
10. Kanjanur Temple
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4.5 based on 60 reviews
Reviewed By Ananth727499 - Tiruppur, India
This 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..
