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Kabhisthalam – Sri Gajaendra Varadha Raja Perumal Temple, History, Timing and Contact Details

About Sri Gajaendra Varadha Raja Perumal Temple

Sri Gajendra Varadha Perumal Temple in Thirukandiyur is dedicated to the Hindu god Maha Vishnu. Constructed in the Dravidian style of architecture, the temple is glorified in the Divya Prabandha, the early medieval Tamil canon of the Azhwar saints from the 6th–9th centuries AD.

History of Sri Gajaendra Varadha Raja Perumal Temple

The temple is believed to have been built by the Medieval Cholas of the late 8th century AD, with later contributions from Vijayanagar kings and Madurai Nayaks. The temple has a five-tier rajagopuram and a single precinct. The prime deity, Gajendra Varadhar is enshrined in the sactum, in a reclining posture, called Bhujanga sayanam.


Sri Gajaendra Varadha Raja Perumal Temple Festivals

The Gajendra Moksha Leela celebrated in the Tamil month of Adi (July–August), Chariot festival during the Tamil month of Vaikasi (May–June) on Visakam star and Brahmmotsavam are the major festivals celebrated in the temple, along with all Vishnu related festivals.

Location: To view the location please click here

Address: Mela Post, Kabisthalam, Papanasam Taluk,  Tamil Nadu

Parking Facilities:  Car parking around the temple is enough to accommodate a lot of vehicles

Nearest Airport: Trichy International Airport  – 76 km

Nearest Railway station: Papanasam – 5 km


Sri Gajaendra Varadha Raja Perumal Temple Opening Hours

Morning Hours: 7:00 AM – 12:00 Noon

Evening Hours: 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM

For more details please dial 04374223434

Sri Gajaendra Varadha Raja Perumal Temple official website: Not available

Bus Route

Sri Gajaendra Varadha Raja Perumal Temple in Kabhisthalam is about 15 kms from Kumbakonam on the Thiruvaiyaru route. Every 1/2 an hour buses available from Kumbakonam bus terminal.


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: Swamimalai Murugan TempleSri Ramalingaswami 108 Shiva TempleThingalur Kailasanathar (Chandran) TempleSrinivasa Perumal TemplePalaivananathar Temple 

Near by Restaurants: 

Near By Places to Visit: Darasuram, Papanasam, ThirubuvanamPatteeswaram

 

 

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