Adi Kumbeswarar Temple
Adi Kumbeswarar Temple, Kumbakonam is a Hindu temple dedicated to the deity Shiva, located in the town of Kumbakonam in Tamil Nadu, India. Shiva is worshiped as Adi Kumbeswarar, and is represented by the lingam. His consort Parvati is depicted as Mangalambigai Amman. The presiding deity is revered in the 7th century Tamil Saiva canonical work, the Tevaram, written by Tamil saint poets known as the Nayanmars and classified as Paadal Petra Sthalam.
History of Adi Kumbeswarar Temple
The temple is in existence from Chola times of the 7th century and has been maintained by Nayaks during the 15-17th century. Kumbakonam is also identified with the Sangam age settlement of Kudavayil.
Architecture of Adi Kumbeswarar Temple
The temple has 3 concentric compounds, elongated along an east-west axis has triple set of gopurams. Kumbeswarar temple complex covers an area of 30,181 sq ft and houses four gateway towers known as gopurams. The tallest is the eastern tower, with 11 stories and a height of 128 feet The temple is approached by a corridor 330 ft long and 15 ft wide. There are five silver-plated chariots in the temple used to carry the temple deities during festive occasions.
The temple is the largest Shiva temple of Kumbakonam and has a 9- storeyed rajagopuram (gateway tower) 125 ft tall It is spread over 4 acres in the centre of the town.
Adi Kumbeswarar Temple Festivals
The Mahamaham festival takes place once every twelve years during the Tamil Month of Masi (February – March), Sabthasthanam festival in Chithirai(April – May), Tirukalyanam (wedding festival) in Vaiksai (May – June), Tirumanjanam in Aani (June – July), Aadi Peruku and Aadi Pooram (July – August), Panguni festival (March – April).
Adi Kumbeswarar Temple Administrative Office
Location: To view the location please click here
Nearest Airport: Trichy International Airport – 102 km
Nearest Railway station: Kumbakonam – 2.5 km
Address: Thanjavur Main Road, Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu
Landmark: Adi Kumbeswarar Temple is located near Theppakulam
Adi Kumbeswarar Temple Official Website: Not available
Parking: Ample car parking around the temple compound is enough to accommodate a lot of vehicles
Bus Route
Aathi Kumbeswarar Temple located in Thanjavur main road of Kumbakonam city. Lot of buses available It is 2 km from Kumbakonam Bus Terminal. The bus stop is called “Mottai Gopuram” bus stop, Many bus go via this bus stop.
Temple Opening Hours
Morning Hours: 6:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Evening Hours: 4:00 PM – 9:30 PM
For more details please dial 04352420276
Adi Kumbeswarar Temple Photos
Hotels to stay in Kumbakonam
- Green park: 0435 240 3914
- Quality Inn VIHA: 0435 255 5555
- Lee Garden: 0435 240 2526
- Rayas: 0435 242 3170
Near By Temples: Chakrapani Temple, Sri Valangaiman Mariamman Temple, Thirunageswaram – Uppiliappan Temple , Thirunageswaram Naganathar (Raghu Stalam) Temple
Near by Restaurants: Veg Hotel – Balaji Bhavan, Sree Murari, Sri Mangalambika Vilas, Non-Veg hotel – Aathurar Briyani, Pandyan Hotel, Raya’s Restaurant
Near By Places to Visit: Darasuram, Papanasam, Thirubuvanam