Adi Kumbeswarar Temple in Kumbakonam Tamil Nadu

Here is Some Information about AdiKumbeswarar Temple in Kumbakonam Tamil Nadu India.

Location: Centre of Kumbakonam at Big Bazaar Street

Built in: 7th century
Area: 30,181 sq ft
Height : 125 ft
Dedicated to:Shri Adhi Kumbeswara
Entry:Free
Photography:Allow
Temple Timing: 6:00Am to 10:00Pm
Visiting Timing:30 Mins
Best time to Visit: All time
Nearest Railway Station:Kumbakonam
Nearest Air Port: Chennai

Kumbeswarar temple is a famous Hindu temple with presiding deity of Kumbakonam and the Lord’s consort Manthrapeeteswari Mangalambika. The famous Hindu festival of Mahamaham is associated with this temple. This temple was built more than 1300 years old with an area of 30181 Sq ft, a length and breadth of 750 feet and 252 feet respectively. with a length and breadth of 750 feet (230 m), and 252 feet (77 m) respectively. This temple comprises three Praharas and three Gopurams in the eastern, northern and western directions. It is believed that Govinda Theeksithan, the Chieftain of Achutha Nayakar of Thanjavur, renovated this oldest temple during 16th century. The East Gopuram consists of 9 stories with a height of 128 ft (39 m). Mangala Theertham, Marriage hall and small temples for Muruga, Ganapathi and Mangalambigai are other major constituents of this temple.

How to Rich Adi Kumbeswarar Temple in Kumbakonam

By Bus:Tamil Nadu state transport corporation buses connect Kumabkonam with almost all cities in Tamil Nadu. Regular buses are available from Trichi, Chidambaram and Chennai to Kumbakonam.

By Rail: Tamil Nadu state transport corporation buses connect Kumabkonam with almost all cities in Tamil Nadu. Regular buses are available from Trichi, Chidambaram and Chennai to Kumbakonam.

By Air: Tamil Nadu state transport corporation buses connect Kumabkonam with almost all cities in Tamil Nadu. Regular buses are available from Trichi, Chidambaram and Chennai to Kumbakonam.

Picture Gellery of Adi Kumbeswarar temple