Chakrapani Temple
Chakrapani Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Vishnu located in Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu, India. Vishnu appears in the form of a discus or Chakra to put down the pride of Surya(the Sun), who subsequently became his devotee. Like Shiva, Lord Chakrapani has a third eye on His forehead. The temple is one of the most prominent temples in Kumbakonam.
History of Chakrapani Temple
In 1620, when Govinda Dikshitar, divan-administrator for the Nayaks, constructed the Ramaswamy Temple, Kumbakonam, he added a commercial corridor between the new temple and the older Chakrapani temple.
Architecture of Chakrapani Temple
The temple is noted for its exquisite pillars. Chakrapani is sported with a third eye on his forehead. There is a bronze image of king Serfoji II worshipping the lord as he is said to have been cured an illness by the grace of this God. The presiding deity, Chakrapani is sported with eight arms, each having a weapon and is housed in the central shrine in an elevated structure. The temple has granite walls enclosing all the shrines and pierced by a five-tiered rajagopuram, the gateway tower. Agampara Vinayakar, Panchamuga Aancheneyar and Vijayavalli are the important idols located in this temple. A panchamukha(five-faced) Hanuman is erected in the prakaram (outer precincts of the temple). The Eastern and Western entrances of this temple are known as “Thatchinaya Vayil” and “Utharavana Vayil” respectively and outer Prakara of this temple is made in the form of balcony.
Chakrapani Temple Festivals
The 10 day Brahmotsavam in Chitirai (April – May), Chariot Festival, Pavitrotsavam, the Float festival or Theppotsavam in Vaikasi are the important religious events celebrated at this temple.
Five Vishnu temples are connected with Mahamaham festival which happens once in 12 years in Kumbakonam.
Glimpse of Chakrapani Temple
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Nearest Airport: Trichy International Airport – 88 km
Nearest Railway station: Kumbakonam – 3 km
Address: Chakrapani Sannathi Street, Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu
Landmark: Chakrapani Temple is located near Pudhinam Candy Bazaar
Chakrapani Temple Official Website: Not available
Bus Route
Chakrapani Temple located in Kumbakonam city. Frequent bus facility available It is located 2.6 km from Kumbakonam Bus Terminal.
Temple Opening Hours
Morning Hours: 7:00 AM – 12 AM
Evening Hours: 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
For more details please dial 0435 2403284
Chakrapani 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: Sarangapani Temple, Adi Kumbeswarar Temple, Sri Mahalinga Swamy Temple Thiruvidaimarudur
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