Thirubuvanam Kampaheswarar Temple in Kumbakonam Pooja and Opening Time details -

Kampaheswarar Temple

The Kampaheswarar Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to the god Shiva. The temple follows the Dravidian style of architecture. An unusual feature of the temple is that the vimana is extremely high unlike other Dravidian-style South Indian temples. The architecture of the temple is similar to the Big Temple at Thanjavur, Airavatesvara Temple at Darasuramand Gangaikonda Cholapuram temples. The distinct features of all the temples is the vimana, the structure over the sanctum, being taller than the gateway tower, which is an unusual feature in Dravidian temples.

History of Thirubuvanam Kampaheswarar Temple

The later kings of the Cheran, Chola and the Pandiyan dynasties completed the work of the temple. It is believed that the temple was the last holy place to have been renovated by the Chola kings. The temple is dedicated to the Hindu god, Shiva. The construction of the temple was started by King Kulothunga sometime in the 13th century.

Architecture

The inner sanctum is a square-shaped structure. The front part of the temple has been built to resemble a chariot that stands 120 ft high. The 130 ft high tower (gopuram) of the sanctum sanctorum boasts several exquisitely carved sculptures. The Vimana has six bases and sculptures of the scenes of puranas on its walls. The walls of the chariot as well as the temple depict scenes from the Ramayana. There are two gopuras and two enclosures, inner sanctum, artha mandapa, maha mandapa and mukha mandapa. Similar to Brihadeswarar Temple, the vimana of the temple is extremely high compared to the Rajagopura. The temple follows the Dravidian style of architecture.

Kampaheswarar Temple Festivals

Panguni Uthiram, Theerthavari

Location: To view the location please click here

Landmark: Kampaheswarar Temple is located near Sri Sarabeshwarar Temple

Nearest Airport: Trichy International Airport – 109 km

Nearest Railway station: Kumbakonam – 7 km

Temple Opening Hours

Morning Hours: 6:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Evening Hours: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM

For more details please dial 0435 2460760

Bus Route

Thirubuvanam can be reached by road or rail . However, Road is the most preferred option. Kumbakonam located about 7 kilometers from Thirubuvanam is the nearest railway station, From Kumbakonam hire an auto-rickshaw or catch the local bus and in about 15 minutes you would be at the centre of Thirubuvanam.