About Nageswarar Temple
Nageswaraswamy Temple, Kumbakonam is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva in the guise of Nagaraja, the serpent king. Also known as “Koothandavar Kovil”. Devotees who have ragu dosham in their horoscope visit this temple and participate in the Abiseka puja.
History of Nageswarar Temple
Aditya Chola constructed this temple during the 12th century. It stands as a great marvel of Chola architecture, building technology and astronomy. Nageswarar swamy is the main deity of the temple Nageswaran. The deity is Linga (form of God Shiva).
Architecture of Nageswarar Temple
The temple shows early Chola art in its best form particularly in the form of human figures. Nageswaran temple is world renowned for its architecture. The temple is built in such a way that it allows sunlight to fall on the sanctum only during the months of April or May, The temple consists of two Gopurams in the eastern and western directions.
Nageswarar Temple Festivals
The main festival of the temple is the Theerthavari when Lord comes to Mahamaham tank happen once in 12 years. Other festivals of the temple are Purattasi Navarathri in August-September, Margazhi Tiruvadhirai in December-January and Panguni Peru Vizha in March-April.
Location: To view the location please click here
Address: Nageswaran North Street, Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu
Parking Facilities:Parking area is by the big tank of the temple is enough to accommodate a lot of vehicles
Nearest Airport: Trichy International Airport – 102 km
Nearest Railway station: Kumbakonam – 2 km
Nageswarar Temple Opening Hours
Morning Hours: 6:00 AM – 12:30 Noon
Evening Hours: 4:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Nageswarar Temple Pooja Timings
You can buy a ticket and perform pooja at specific times (Between 11:30 am morning and 15:30 in evening ).
For more details please dial 04352530386
Nageswarar Temple official website: Not available
Bus Route
Nageswarar temple is about 2 kms from Kumbakonam Central Bus stand in the center of kumbakonam. It is very near to City center and has easy access from railway station and bus stand. The bus stop is very near to the Temple and there are lot of buses available for this temple get down at Diamond Hall / Theater just 3 mins walks to reach the temple.
Nageswarar Temple Photos
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 Temple, Sri Someswarar Temple , Adi Kumbeswarar Temple, Sarangapani 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, Patteeswaram