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Airavatesvara Temple
#1 of 22 things to do in Kumbakonam
193 reviews
5 kms from town
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This is one of the older temples that we visited in our trip this time,
and is very special as legend has it that the kumbam for the start
of the next yuga is stored here, after the end of this yuga. The
Devi, Mangalambikai was beautifully attired in the madisar (9 yards
style) and it was an unexpected treat to get darshan of the devi in
the madisar style. :)
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Sarangapani Temple
#5 of 22 things to do in Kumbakonam
56 reviews
temple.
In this temple Lord venkateswara is in palli kondaan position like in
Sri rangam Trichy temple & surrounded by Lakshmi &
othersConsidered to be one of the best vaishnavite temples in
Kumbakonam. Huge Gopurams and massive Tank
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Patteeswaram Temple
#6 of 22 things to do in Kumbakonam
52 reviews
6 kms from kumbakonam
The goddess looks amazing and i can clearly state that she is very
powerful and you can feel the vibes.a must see.This one place
where Durga has a temple for herself and is not part of a shiva
templePatteeswaram is just 4km from Dharasuram. Lemons are
offered to the Goddess. Patteswaram temple near Kumbakonam is
just great. The temple is large and has five gopurams/ The
presiding deity is Dhenupurishwarar and the amman is Gnambikai.
The importance is given to the amman she has the powers to
absolve you of all doshams and her blessings are sought by all
devotees visiting the temple
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Suriyanar Koil
#7 of 22 things to do in Kumbakonam
67 reviews
Nageshwara Temple
#8 of 22 things to do in Kumbakonam
28 reviews
Very large temple. You need about 1 hour at least to cover this
place. There is a specific gate from which you need to enter the
temple - please ask before you enter. This temple is supposed to
remove Brahmahathi dosham if you enter/exit in a certain pattern so check which gate to enter. Huge temple and the architecture is
brilliant !! The Lord of this holy place graces us as swayambu
moorthi. This temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva, and it is believed
that Ravana worshipped Him here by reciting the Sama veda.
There is a sculpture depicting Ravana lifting the Kailash mountain
with Lord Shiva and Parvati sitting on it. It is believed that
Brahmahathi is sitting at the entrance of the temple and hence,
people should leave by a different exit, in order to avoid
Brahmahathi Dosham. Lord Shiva temple and one of the padal
petra stalam by saivite saints. The white huge nandhi statue in
front of the temple is really wonderful. The temple wall(outside
praharam) has echo sound. Lord Siva helps freeing devotees of all
the sins (including Brahamahathi dosham) in this temple. Enter the
sanctum sanctorum thru the main door where you can see
Brahamahathi waiting at the main door. Hence when we come out
through another door. Very very big temple. Really massive.
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Kanjanur Temple
#10 of 22 things to do in Kumbakonam
24 reviews
Chakkarapani Temple
#13 of 22 things to do in Kumbakonam
19 reviews
Kambahareswarar Temple
#14 of 22 things to do in Kumbakonam
18 reviews
8 kms
This form comprises the forms of an animal, human and bird the
face of a yali, human body and the form of a bird. The form of
Narasimha consisted of a human body and the face of a lion. Kaali
and Durga became the wings of Saraba. Lord Sarabeswara lifted
Narasimha to space, drew out the asura blood (Hiranyans) and
pacified him. He took him to space because even if a drop of asura
blood fell on the earth, it would lead to the emergence of many
asuras. So, Lord Sarabeswara took Narasimha above the
gravitational sphere to prevent his blood falling on earth. The form
of Sarabeswara comprises four Gods Shiva, Kaali, Durga and
Vishnu.
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Brahma Temple
#15 of 22 things to do in Kumbakonam
10 reviews
Dhenupureeswarar Temple
#16 of 22 things to do in Kumbakonam
9 reviews
This temple is unique in its aspect that here the Nandi has moved
away from its regular position of sitting in front of Lord Shiva. This
was to give way to Tirugnana Sambandar, a devotee of the Lord.
We went late one evening and after visiting Sri Durgai went to this
adjacent temple. Huge prakaarams and we were lucky to see the
night aarti for Lord Shiva, Devi and Lord Bhairava. Brilliant
architecture .. one can spend hours together in the temple
premises. Ppl often confuse between Dhenupureeswarar Temple &
Pateeswaram Temple. Both are the same! Dhenupureeswarar is
the main deity of this temple(God Shiva) and Patteswaram is the
area name where the temple located. This temple is also famous
for Goddess Durga although Goddess Durga is not the main deity
here.
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