Sarangapani Temple
Sarangapani Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Vishnu, located in Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu, India. It is one of the Divya Desams, the 108 temples of Vishnu revered in Nalayira Divya Prabandham by the 12 poet saints, or Alwars. This temple is along Kaveri and is one of the Pancharanga Kshetrams. it is the largest Vishnu temple in Kumbakonam.
History of Sarangapani Temple
The temple is enshrined within a huge granite wall and the complex contains all the shrines and the water bodies of the temple. The rajagopuram (the main gateway) has eleven tiers and has a height of 173 ft (53 m). The temple is believed to be of significant antiquity with contributions at different times from Medieval Cholas, Vijayanagar Empire and Madurai Nayaks. The Potramarai tank, the temple tank, is located opposite to the western entrance of the temple. Sarangapani is believed to have appeared for sage Hemarishi.
Architecture of Sarangapani Temple
The rajagopuram has figures depicting various religious stories. There are five other smaller gopurams in the temple. There are other images of sage Hemarishi, Lakshmi and festival images enshrined within the sanctum. There are two stepped entrances to the sanctum named as Utharayana Vaasal and Dhakshanayana Vaasal, each open for a six-month period. The temple is enshrined within a huge wall and the complex enshrines all the water bodies of the temple except the Potramarai tank.
The central shrine of the temple is in the form of a chariot drawn by horses and elephants, with openings on either side, showing the descent of Sarangapani from heaven in the chariot. There is a sculptural representation of the sage Hemarishi in the western part of the temple. The central shrine of the temple houses the image of Sarangapani in pallikonda posture, with his head resting on his right hand. The temple faces east and the Potramarai tank is located outside the western entrance. The Potramarai tank has a central hall called Hemarishi Mandapam. Sarangapani is the largest Vishnu temple in Kumbakonam and has the tallest temple tower in the town. From 15 January to 15 July, Utharayanya Vaasal is opened while Dhakshanaya Vaasal is opened during the other half of the year. The rajagopuram (the main gateway) has eleven tiers and has a height of 173 ft (53 m).
Sarangapani Temple Festivals
Mahamaham Festival, Deepavali, Akshay Tritiya, Ratasaptami, Brahmotsavam, etc. are some of the important festivals celebrated in Kumbakonam.
Glimpse of Sarangapani Temple
Location: To view the location please click here
Nearest Airport: Trichy International Airport – 88 km
Nearest Railway station: Kumbakonam – 3 km
Landmark: Sarangapani Temple is located near Potramarai Tank
Address: Kumbakonam, Thanjavur District, Tamil Nadu
Sarangapani Temple Official Website: Not available
Bus Route
Sarangapani Temple located in Kumbakonam. Frequent bus facility available It is located 2 km from Kumbakonam Bus Terminal.
Temple Opening Hours
Morning Hours: 7:00 AM – 12 PM
Evening Hours: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
For more details please dial 0435 2430349, 9443524529
Parking Facilities:
Car parking available in front of the temple is enough to accommodate a lot of vehicles
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
Sarangapani Temple Photos
Near By Temples: Chakrapani Temple, Sri Valangaiman Mariamman Temple , Adi Kumbeswarar Temple, Thirunageswaram – Uppiliappan 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