Sri Thenupureeswarar Temple
The Sri Thenupureeswarar Temple, in the Kumbakonam Dist, is primarily a Shiva Temple – Sri Dhenupureeswarar temple. However the Goddess Durga here is more prominent and revered here. She goes by the name of Gnanambika here.
History of Sri Thenupureeswarar Temple
There are five inscriptions dating back to 16th century during the Nayak period. The first recorded inscription numbered 21 G of 1908 is from the period of Veeraprathapa Devarayar during 1199 indicating the building of a temple tank, a hall and gifts to the temple. Various bathing ghats and Pushyamandapas were built during his regime in various temples in the region. There are two inscriptios in the temple dating back to the 12th century. The temple was originally believed to have been built by Cholas Most of the Chola temples built during the period of 866 and 1004 CE is associated with certain military events or political campaign. Govinda Dikshitar, the minister of Raghunatha Nayak took special interest in the temple as he was staying at Pateeswaram. 21 H.08 is made during 1137 during the same regime indicating modifications done to the temple and gifts worth 9.5 velis of land to the temple.
Architecture of Sri Thenupureeswarar Temple
A sculpture of Parvati doing penance is also found inside the temple. Ganesha is represented at three different places in three different forms – Anugai Pillayar, Madhavarna Pillayar and Swarna Vinayagar.
It measures 650 feet (200 m) east to west and 295 feet (90 m) south to north. Pattisvara, the presiding form of Shiva manifests himself in the form of Linga, in the central mandapa of the first prakaram. In the northern part of the first prakaram, the consort goddess Gnanambigai (Parvati) lies in a separate shrine. The temple of Patteeswarar presents a magnificent sight with five gopurams and three prakarams.
Sri Thenupureeswarar Temple Festivals
The annual ten-day festival in Margazhi (December-January), Vaikasi festival (May-June), Navarathri and Muthu Pandal Festival (June-July) are the important festivals celebrated at this temple.
Pooja Timings
| Pooja | Time |
| Ushathkala | 6: 00 am |
| Kalasanthi | 9: 00 am |
| Uchikalam | 12: 00 pm |
| Sayarakshai | 6: 00 pm |
| Irandamkalam | 8: 00 pm |
| Ardha Jamam | 9: 00 pm |
Location: To view the location please click here
Nearest Airport: Trichy International Airport – 95 km
Nearest Railway station: Kumbakonam – 8.9 km
Address:Patteeswaram, Kumbakonam, Tanjore District, Tamil Nadu
Sri Thenupureeswarar Temple Official Website: Not available
Bus Route
Sri Thenupureeswarar Temple located in Patteswaram, near Kumbakonam city. Frequent bus facility available It is located 7 km from Kumbakonam Bus Terminal.
Temple Opening Hours
Morning Hours: 6:00 AM – 11 AM
Evening Hours: 4:00 PM – 8:30 PM
For more details please dial 0435 241 7157
Sri Thenupureeswarar Temple Photos
Hotels to stay in Kumbakonam
1. Hotel Green Park
No. 10, Lakshmi Vilas Street,
Kumbakonam, South India – 612001.
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2. Quality Inn VIHA
New Railway Road, Kumbakonam,
Tanjore, Tamil Nadu 612001
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3. Lee Garden
Naal Road Junction, Srinagar Colony, Kumbakonam
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4. Rayas Grand
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Near By Temples: Chakrapani Temple, Sri Valangaiman Mariamman Temple , Adi Kumbeswarar Temple, Airavatesvara Temple Darasuram
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