Top 22 places to visit in Kumbakonam

Kumbakonam is a beautiful city with many temples. It is in the Thanjavur district of Tamil Nadu. The town is between the two large rivers, the Cauvery and the other one is Arsala. It is a pilgrimage place and also has a lot of history. People also know the city for the Mahamaham fair, which takes place at the Mahamaham Tank every twelve years and is a big event. The city is one of the oldest in Indian history, and its churches are well-known.

Adi Kumbeswarar Temple

Adi Kumbeswarar Temple is one of the town's largest and oldest Shiva temples. It is thought to have been built by the Cholas in the 7th century A.D. The temple is beautiful and is in the typical Chola style. It is dedicated to Lord Shiva and has a one-of-a-kind Shiva lingam inside. The Adi Kumbeswarar Temple is one of the best places to visit in Kumbakonam.

Alangudi Guru Temple

The Alangudi Guru Temple is another must-visit place during the Kumbakonam tour packages. People know Alangudi and its temple as the Holy Sthala. The place is famous because they have the three holy rivers Cauvery, Kolidam, and Vennaru around them. The place and the temple have a close link. They also have historical, mythological, and local stories about how they came to be and how they are now. There are nine churches in Tamil Nadu, one for each of these nine celestial beings. This one is for Jupiter. 

Chakrapani Temple

The Chakrapani Temple is a Hindu temple in Kumbakonam, Thanjavur district, Tamil Nadu. Chakrapani Temple is one of the most beautiful places to visit in Kumbakonam. It is on the southern shore of the Cauvery River. One of the most well-known churches in Kumbakonam is this one. This temple is for Lord Vishnu and looks like a sphere, also called a Chakra. It's uplifting to see pictures of Chakrapani with eight arms and Sudarshanavalli Thayar with a kind face. He, too, has a third eye on his face, just like Shiva. Visitors can see that the Brahma, Surya, and Agni worship the Lord.

Darasuram Airavateswarar Temple

The Darasuram Airavatesvara Temple is an old Hindu temple in the Tamil Nadu town of Darasuram, which is near Kumbakonam. It is a well-known historical site in Tamil Nadu and one of the best places to see on a Kumbakonam tour package. Lord Shiva is worshipped at the Airavatesvara Temple in Darasuram. It is one of the three famous temples in Cholapuram that make up the "Great Living Chola Temple" group. The other two are the Brihadeeswara Temple in Thanjavur and the Gangaikondacholisvaram Temple in Gangaikonda Cholapuram. 

Dhenupureeswarar Temple – Patteeswaram

The Sri Durga Shrine and the Sri Dhenupureeswarar or Thenupureeswarar Temple are two of the most well-known places in Patteeswaram. The Dhenupureeswarar Temple is a big temple that honours the Hindu god Shiva. Even though this is a Shiva temple, Goddess Durga is the most well-known God there. The Cholas brought the idol of Durga here and made a particular shrine for her. She is like a guardian goddess for this temple. The Dhenupureeswarar Temple is a must-visit during the Kumbakonam tour package.

Kalyanasundareswarar Temple

Sri Kalyanasundareswarar Temple, also popular as Panchavarneswarar Temple. It is an old Shiva shrine in Nallur, on the outskirts of Kumbakonam. It is one of the best places to visit in Kumbakonam. The first building, made of stone, was constructed during the Chola kingdom in the 9th century. Later additions were made by Vijayanagara rulers. Panchavarneswarar is the primary God here. He is also called Kalyanasundareswarar. 

Mahalingaswamy Temple, Thiruvidaimaruthur

The Mahalingaswamy Temple is a Hindu temple in Thiruvidaimaruthur, in the Thanjavur district of Tamil Nadu. The temple is one of the biggest in Tamil Nadu and is dedicated to Lord Shiva. The masonry building was constructed during the Chola rule in the 9th century. Later additions were made by the Thanjavur Nayaks in the 16th century. Ten days in the Tamil month of Thai are set aside for Thaipoosam, the temple's most important holiday. The Tamil month of Thai is also the best time for the Kumbakonam tour package.

Mahamaham Tank Kumbakonam

It is one of Tamil Nadu, India's biggest and most important temple tanks. The Mahamaham Tank is one of the best places to visit in Kumbakonam. The tank is in the middle of the city, close to the Kaveri River. There are 16 buildings and Shiva mandapams all around it. For Hindus, the Mahamaham Tank is a holy place; many people go there yearly. 

Mannargudi Rajagopalaswamy temple

Mannargudi in Tamil Nadu is home to the Vaishnavite shrine Sri Rajagopalaswamy Temple. It covers 23 acres. It is one of the most essential Vaishnavite sites in India. Mannargudi is a must-visit temple during the Kumbakonam tour package. The temple tank at Rajagopalaswamy Temple is said to be one of the biggest in India. The 18-day Panguni Brahmotsavam festival occurs yearly at Rajagopalaswamy Temple from March 15 to April 15. During the chariot event, a bronze statue of Lord Krishna from the Chola era is brought out for a parade.

Nageswaran Temple Kumbakonam

The Nageswaran temple is a significant Shaivite temple built to resemble a chariot. It is an excellent example of a Chola building and a significant Shaivite chapel. The Nageswaran Temple has a beautiful design and is a must-see among the places in Kumbakonam. The fact that the Chola built the temple so it would only get sunlight from March to April shows how skilled they were at building and designing buildings.

Nithya Kalyana Perumal Temple

The Nithya Kalyana Perumal Temple is near to Kambakonam. There are so many places to visit in Kumbakonam, but this temple is one of the holy places in TamilNadu. It is in the Kanchipuram district. People believe that it is one of the 108 Divya Desames temples. Also, Lord Vishnu lives in Divya Ausams.

Oppiliappan Temple

Oppiliappan Temple is a significant Hindu temple. It is in the village of Thirunageswaram, which is close to Kozhikode. The temple is in the Dravidian style and is of Lord Vishnu. It is also famous as Thiruvinnagar of Venkatachalapathy Temple. Lord Oppiliappan is the name of Vishnu, and Bhumi Dev is the name of his wife, Lakshmi. The Oppiliappan Temple is worth visiting during the Kumbakonam tour package.

Ramaswamy Temple

The Ramaswamy Temple is a Hindu temple in Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu, India. It is dedicated to Rama, who is a form of Vishnu. Along with being one of the most famous temples in India, it is also one of the most famous temples in the town. It is also a temple because it is on the banks of the Kaveri River. The Ramaswamy Temple is one of the best temples among the places to visit in Kumbakonam.

Sarangapani temple Kumbakonam

The Sarangapani Temple is a Hindu temple in Kumbakonam that has existed since the Pallava era. The current temple is from the 1121 AD of Vikrama Chola. Later, it also had some repairs in the 16th century by the Nayaks. The Sarangapani temple is a must-visit during the Kumbakonam tour package. The temple's most important event is the Chariot Festival, which takes place in the Tamil month of Chithirai (March–April).

Shri Swamimalai Swaminatha Swamy Temple

The Swaminatha Swamy Temple is on top of a hill in the Swamimalai area of Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu. It is for Murugan, the Hindu god Shiva's son, also famous as Swaminatha Swamy. The place is one of the six holy Shri Murugan temples, all named Arupadaiveedu. The Hindu Religious and Endowment Board of the Government of Tamil Nadu is currently in charge of running and maintaining the building.

Sri Agneeswarar Temple or Sukran Temple

The Agneeswarar Temple is a Hindu temple where Lord Shiva is worshipped as Agneeswarar, and Karpagambigai is his wife. It's in Kanjanoor, which is close to Kumbakonam. This temple is one of the Paadal Petra Sthalams that the Nayanars praised in their holy book. It is one of Tamil Nadu's most famous Navagraha temples. It is dedicated to Sukran, or Venus, who is thought to be inside the stomach of Shiva's image. The Sukran Temple is worth visiting during the Kumbakonam tour package.

Suriyanar Koil Temple

The Suryanar Koil Temple, sometimes famous as Sri Suryanar Temple, is a Hindu temple for the Sun God. It is in the small village of Suryanar Koil, near Kumbakonam in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. In Tamil Nadu, there are nine crucial Navagraha temples. It is the only one with different shrines for each planet's God. The Suriyanar Koil Temple is one of the best temples among the places to visit in Kumbakonam.

Suryanar Kovil Kumbakonam

Among the many places to visit in Kumbakonam, the Suriyanar Koil Temple stands out as a top temple. Suryanar Kovil is an old temple that is also famous as Suryanarayana Temple. The current stone building has existed since the rule of Kulottunga Chola in the 11th century, and the Vijayanagar Kings added to it afterwards. Part of the Navagraha system, the Suryanarayana Temple at Suryanar Kovil is a shrine to Suryan. It also has separate shrines for the other eight heavenly gods. 

Thirubuvanam Sarabeswarar temple

People all over the world know Thirubhuvanam for the Kampahareswarar Temple, which is also famous as Sarabeswarar Temple. It is an old temple in Thirubuvanam, on the road between Mayiladuthurai and Kumbakonam. The Kampaheswarar Temple is a Hindu temple of Lord Shiva. The primary God of the temple is Kampaheswarar, who is worshipped as a Shiva Linga. An old story says that Shiva freed a king from the evil spirits that were following him around because he killed a Brahmin by accident. 

Thirunageswaram Naganatha Samy Temple Rahu

Thirunageswaram Naganatha Samy Temple Rahu is a beautiful temple among the places to visit in Kumbakonam. This temple is also famous as Rahu Temple and is in Thirunageswaram. Many people know about this Hindu temple, which has a lovely design. The Thirunageswaram Naganathaswamy Temple is a place of worship for Lord Shiva. People pray to Lord Shiva here as Rahu and Naganatha Swamy. 

Thiruvenkadu Budhan Temple

People honour Lord Buddha at this Navagraha temple, which is one of them. Buddha is a sign of peace, intelligence, and understanding. All year long, many people come to this temple to honour Lord Budhan. In exchange for white clothes and cereal, they pray to God to keep them safe during all global changes. You should stop by the Thiruvenkadu Budhan Temple during your Kumbakonam tour package.

Tirunallar Saniswaran Temple

Tirunallar Saniswaran Temple is another beautiful temple to be included in the Kumbakonam tour package. The Thirunallar Saneeswaran Temple, sometimes called the Dharbaranyeswarar Temple, is a Hindu temple where Lord Shiva is worshipped as Dharbaranyeswarar and his wife Pranamambika, who is also called Bogamartha Poonmulayal. It is in Karaikal, Tamil Nadu, at Thirunallar. People come to the temple to worship Lord Shani (Saturn). People called this temple a Paadal Petra Sthalam because the Nayanars wrote a beautiful poem that is included in an old Tamil book.