Temples in kumbakonam

Lord Sarangapani Temple

The Lord Sanrangapani Temple is dedicated to Vishnu and is located in Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu. It is one of the Divya Desams, the 108 temples of Vishnu considered in Nalayira Divya Prabandham by the 12 poet saints or Alwars. The Festival celebrated at this temple is Chittirai Brahmotsavam, the chariot festival. Vaikuntha Ekadashi and Vasantotsav The best time to visit this temple is March–April.

Airavatesvara Temple

Airavateshwar Temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is located in Darasuram town of Thanjavur district, near Kumbakonam, in Tamil Nadu. This temple is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is part of the “Great Living Chola Temples," along with the Brihadesswara Temple and Gangaikondacholisvaram Temple. Festival celebrations at this temple are Mahashivratri, Natyanjali Dance, Arudra Darshan, Adi Puram and Navratri. The best time to visit this temple is from November to February.

Suriyanar Koil Temple

Suriyanar Koil Temple is dedicated to Lord Suriya (Sun) and is located in Suryanar Kovil village in Thanjavur District of Tamil Nadu. In this temple, Lord Suriya is facing west and holding louts in both hands, with his wife Ushadevi on his left, Pradyushadevi on his right and Navagraha (nine planets) without their vehicles. The 10-day Rath Sapthami in the Thai month (Jan-Feb) is a very important festival in the temple. The ideal time to visit Suriyanar Koil Temple is mid-January to mid-February.

Nageswaraswamy Temple

Nageswaraswamy Temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is located in Kumbakonam in the Thanjavur district of Tamil Nadu. One of the best examples of Chola architecture The major festivals celebrated in this temple are Mahashivratri, Amavasya, Kiruthigai and Brahmotsavam during the Tamil month of Panguni. The best time to visit this temple is from December to February.

Adi kumbeswarar temple

Adi Kumbeswarar Temple, also known as Thirukudamooku, is dedicated to the Lord Shiva and is located in Kumbakonam in the Thanjavur district of Tamil Nadu. Here, Lord Shiva is worshipped as Adi Kumbeswarar. The festival celebration at this temple is Mahamaham, which is celebrated once every 12 years. Other festivals are Shivratri, Chithirai Brahmotsavam, and the Butter Pot festival. The best time to visit this temple is from October to March.

Oppiliappan temple

Oppiliappan Temple is one of the most famous Vishnu temples in Tamil Nadu. Located in the village of Thirunageswaram, near Kozhikode, the temple is one of the Pancha Kshethrams, where Lakshmi was born as Bhargavi. This temple is mentioned in the Hindu scripture Brahmanda Purana. The chariot festival is the most important festival of the temple, celebrated for nine days during the Tamil month of Panguni. The best time to visit this temple is during the months of March and April.

Kumbakonam Temples

Kumbakonam City is situated in the Thanjavur district of Tamilnadu. The city is surrounded by two rivers one is Kaveri River to the north and another is Arasalar River to the south. It is famous for its religious and mythological significance. There are many temples to visit like Lord Sarangapani Temple, Airavatesvara Temple, Nageswaraswamy Temple, Adi Kumbeswarar Temple and many more pilgrimage sites to visit. The festivals like Mahamaham festival is celebrated with joyful ceremony. The best time to visit is the months of October to February. Here you can check about Kumbakonam temples darshan and aarti timings.