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Shri Vittal Rukmini Panduranga Temple in Kumbakonam, History, Timing and Details

Shri Panduranga Temple

Sri Vittal Rukmini Samsthan in Govindapuram, District Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, is a sacred centre of worship where bhakti (the spirit of devotion) is unmistakably in the air at all times. The worship of Sri Pandurangan and Sri Rukmini Devi is carried out here several times during the day as per an elaborate system called ‘nithyothsavapaddhathi’ in accordance with the Premika Sampradayam established by Sri Sri Krishna Premi Maharaj. Visitors are always deeply touched by the lyrical quotient and the musical nature of worship which is unique among all other temples in India.


History of Shri Panduranga Temple

Visitors soak in the strengthening energy of the sanctum sanctorum and worship the beautiful images of Sri Vittal Rukmini by offering sprigs of holy basil (thulasi) or flowers. The tranquil atmosphere of the ashrama and the gurukulam, established and presided over by Sri Vittaldas Maharaj – Brahmasri Jayakrishna Deekshithar, coupled with the spectacular architectural features of this temple, also known as ‘Dakshina Pandharipuram’, truly make this an abode of the gods.

Pilgrims come from far and near, at festival times as well as regular days, to have a glimpse of the fabulous sannidhi where Their Divine Majesties, Sri Vittal-Rukmini, reign supreme in all Their radiant glory. Devotees are thrilled to know that they can touch the beautifully carved, silver-encased feet of the jagatpita – jaganmata (parents of the world) and seek special boons in that holy enclosure.


Architecture of Shri Panduranga Temple

The sight of the huge Gopuram is a divine treat to watch. The Gopuram (main tower) of the Temple is 132 ft tall. The ceiling of the vasantha Mandapm is decorated with fiber class Printing. The Mahadhwar (main entrance) of the Temple is of Maharashtrian style and is a 80 ft tall structural beauty, with a width of 62 ft.. Large size of decorative depictions of 16 various Leelas (divine actions) of Lord Sri Krishna, sculptured in high quality wood are fixed inside the premises . The Kalash itself is 18 ft high. Mahamandapam, where Swamy’s Palli Arai (Sayana Mandapam) is constructed – is an unique structure, as it has an Artistic Dome, which is visible from inside too.

The Dome is of South Indian architectural design. Vasantha Mandapam is a piller less huge hall, where Namasankeerthanam, Bhajans, Upanyasams and various uthsavams like Radha Kalyanam etc., will be held. can accommodate more than 2000 Bakthas at a time . The Gopuram (main tower) of the Temple is 132 ft tall. A huge Kalash (Kalasam) crowns the Maha Gopuram.


Location: To view the location please click here

Address: Mutt Rd, Govindapuram, Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu

Landmark: Shri Vittal Rukmini Panduranga Temple is located at Govindapuram on Kumbakonam – Mayiladuthurai Highway

Nearest Airport: Trichy International Airport  – 113 km

Nearest Railway station: Kumbakonam


Temple Opening Hours

Morning Hours: 8:00 AM – 12:00 Noon

Evening Hours: 4:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Vittal Darshan Timings

Morning Hours: 8:30 AM – 11:30 Noon

Evening Hours: 4:45 PM – 7:30 PM

For more details please dial 04352472300

Shri Vittal Rukmini Panduranga Temple official website: https://www.vittalrukmini.org/goshala.php




Bus Route

Shri Vittal Rukmini Panduranga Temple in Govindapuram can be reached by road or rail . However, Road is the most preferred option. Kumbakonam located about 10 kilometers from Govindapuram is the nearest railway station, From Kumbakonam hire an auto-rickshaw or catch the local bus and in about 30 minutes you would be at the centre of Govindapuram.


Hotels to stay in Kumbakonam

1. Hotel Green Park

No. 10, Lakshmi Vilas Street,

Kumbakonam, South India – 612001.

Ph :(0435) – 2402853 / 2403914

 

2. Quality Inn VIHA

New Railway Road, Kumbakonam,

Tanjore, Tamil Nadu 612001

Ph:0435 255 5555


 

3. Lee Garden

Naal Road Junction, Srinagar Colony, Kumbakonam

Tanjore, Tamil Nadu 612001

Ph:0435 240 2526

 

4. Rayas Grand

23-25, Holy Mahamaham Tank West Bank,

Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu

Ph:0435 242 3170


 

Near By Temples:  Chakrapani TempleSri Valangaiman Mariamman TempleAdi Kumbeswarar Temple, Thirunageswaram – Uppiliappan TempleThirunageswaram Naganathar (Raghu Stalam) Temple

Near by Restaurants: Balaji Bhavan, Sree Murari, Raya’s Restaurant

Near By Places to Visit: Darasuram, Papanasam, ThirubuvanamPatteeswaram

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