Palaivananathar Temple Palaivananathar Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Papanasam, Tamil Nadu, India. It is a Paadal Petra Sthalam and is considered to be the 19th in the series of Thevara Stalams in the Chola kingdom located south of the river Kaveri. The Thirupalaithurai temple with 2 prakarams (outer courtyard) occupies an area of 3 acres, and its entrance […]
Kumbakonam Temples
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Papanasam (Thanjavur) is a panchayat town in Thanjavur district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. In otherwords it is a grown up village and Growing Town. This is the town 25 km from Tanjore and 15 km from Kumbakonam. There are 3 rivers named Kaveri, Thirumalairajan and Kudamurutti helping the farmers to cultivate the good food – […]
Agniswarar (Sukran) Temple The Agniswarar Temple is a Hindu temple in the village of Kanjanur, 18 kilometres north-east of Kumbakonam. The presiding deity is Sukra (Venus). However, the main idol in the temple is that of “Agniswarar” or Shiva. In concordance with the Saivite belief that Shiva is all-pervading, Sukra is believed to be located within the stomach of […]
Naganathaswamy (Kethu) Temple The Naganatha Swamy Temple or Kethu Sthalam is a Hindu temple in the village of Keezhaperumpallam. The presiding deity is Ketu, a shadow planet. However, the main idol in the temple is that of “Naganatha Swamy” or Shiva. The temple is one of the nine Navagraha temples of Tamil Nadu and is a part of the popular Navagraha […]
Kailasanathar (Chandran) Temple The Chandiranaar Temple is a Hindu temple in the village of Thingalur,The presiding deity is Soma (moon). However, the main idol in the temple is that of “Kailasanathar” or Shiva. The temple is considered one of the nine Navagraha temples in Tamil Nadu. The temple is one of the nine Navagraha temples of Tamil Nadu and is […]
Apatsahayesvarar Temple Apatsahayesvarar Temple, Alangudi or Guru Sthalam or Tiru Irum Poolai is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in the village of Alangudi in the Valangaiman taluk of Tiruvarur district, Tamil Nadu, India. Shiva is worshipped as Apathsahyesvarar, and is represented by the lingam. Alangudi Apatsahayesvarar Temple History As per local legends, Shiva, the overlord of the nine planetary deities, allowed […]
Raya’s Restaurant Kumbakonam One of the Best Air Conditioned Vegetarian Restaurant in Town. This restaurant is located inside Rayas hotel close to the holy Mahamaham tank. Good Lodging with restaurant, Compact and Very good Reception and service. Very Near to all temples and shopping places in Kumbakonam. Raya’s Restaurant Official Website […]
Sri Valangaiman Mariamman Temple Valangaiman is a panchayat town in the Valangaiman taluk of Thiruvarur district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is the headquarters town for Valangaiman Taluk. History of Valangaiman Mariamman Temple The belief is that Amman would not let him/her devotee die.Other shrines in this temple are Pechiamman, Irulan, Madurai Veeran and Lord Vinayaka. “Seethalam” means cool […]
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. […]
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 […]