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- Kashi Viswanath Temple. 3.1 /5. Kashi Viswanath Temple is an important Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva and is linked with the origins of the Mahamaham Festival.
- Adi Kumbeshwara Temple. 3.5 /5. Believed to have been constructed in the 7th century A.D by the Cholas, Adi Kumbeshwara Temple is one of the grandest and the oldest Shiva temple in the town.
- Nageswaran Temple. 3.4 /5. Constructed as a chariot, the Nageswaran temple is an important Shaivite temple. A piece of genius Chola architecture, the temple is a marvellous example of the Chola's architectural prowess as the constructed the temple in such a way so that it will only let in sunlight during the month of March-April.
- Airavatesvara Temple. Located in the town of Darasuram near Kumbakonam in Tamil Nadu, Airavatesvara Temple is a revered Hindu temple and a UNESCO world heritage site.
Of the many temples in Kumbakonam, the most striking is the Sarangapani Temple, a Vaishnavite temple. This famous pancharanga kshetram is in the midst of the busy market place. Before the Sri Rangam Temple gopuram (tower) was built, this temple used to hold the place for the tallest Temple Tower in South Asia.
- Kasi Viswanathar Temple. Timings: 6 AM – 12 noon and 4 PM – 9 PM. Kasi Viswanathar temple is in the heart of the city and is very close to the famous Mahamaham Tank.
- Adi Kumbeswara Swami Temple. Timings: 6 AM – 12.30 noon and 4 PM – 9.30 PM. Built 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.
- Nageswaran Temple. Timings: 6 AM – 12.30 noon and 4.30 PM – 9 PM. Built by Aditya Chola in the 9th century, Nageswaran Temple is known for great architecture, building technology and astronomy.
- Chakrapani Temple. Timings: 6 AM – 12 noon and 4 PM – 8 PM. Devoted to Lord Vishnu, this temple is named as Chakrapani Lord Vishnu and appears in the form of a discus or Chakra.
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Explore the temple town of Kumbakonam and its rich heritage of Vishnu and Shiva temples. Learn about the legends, architecture, and festivals of these temples and their connection with the Mahamaham festival.
The Airavatesvarar temple is one among a cluster of eighteen medieval era large Hindu temples in the Kumbakonam area, Thanjavur District. The temple is dedicated to Shiva. It also reverentially displays Vaishnavism and Shaktism traditions of Hinduism, along with the legends associated with Nayanmars – the Bhakti movement saints of Shaivism.
Oct 28, 2017 · Kumbakonam is a sacred place with 188 Hindu temples and a rich history. Learn about the oldest, largest, and most beautiful temples in this town, such as Adi Kumbeswarar, Sarangapani, and Chakrapani.
Built by Chola king Rajaraja Chola II in the 12th century, the Airavatesvara Temple is a splendid example of Dravidian architecture and art. The temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva, is part of the Great Chola Temples and features musical steps, carvings and inscriptions.
