Temples At Kumbakonam-Navagraha Temples A Single Day Trip

In this section we can discuss about all the temples at kumbakonam, which includes Sarangapani,Chakrapani,Nageshwer,Adi kumbeshwer temple and other temples including its timing and route map to reach these temples.

Lets start our Pligrim Trip:

Sri Sarangapani Temple:

This temple is much famous for its car, which is the third biggest car in India. This temple is been situated in between two rivers (cauvery andArasalaru). This temple is almost 2000 years old. This was capital of Chola Dynasty. This is famous for its temple tower too. This temple is one of the 108 Deviya desham.

Lets Have A Quick Fact About Sri Sarangapani Temple:

Deity : Aaraavamudhan – East Facing, Raised Reclining Posture

Goddess : Komalavalli ThaayarMangalasaasanam : 7 Azhvaars- PeriyaAzhvaar, PeyAzhvaar, BhoothathAzhvaar, NammAzhvaar, Thirumangai Azhvaar, Thirumazhisai, Andaal,Paasurams : 52

Temple timing : 7am –12 30pm and 4pm-8pm

Contact : Soundara Raja Bhattar @ 94863 10896/ 0435 2427218

Sri Chakarapani Temple:

This Temple is hence called Chakrapani Temple because, the main diety is Sri Chakrapani also called Sudharshana Chakara which is in the right hand of Lord Vishnu. This was the Chakra that used to kill Demon Jalnthrasuran. Theertham in this temple is called Chakra Theertham.

Sri Nageshwara Temple:

Main Diety of this Temple is Adhishesha, Lord Surya and Nagaraja worshipped Adhishesha in this temple. This temple is also noted for its sculpture.Its one of the finest Chola Dynasty Temple.This temple is also know for its naga dhosha nivarthi temple.The sun’s rays fall on the lingam in the central shrine through an opening in the eastern tower for 3 days in a year – on the 11th, 12th and 13th days in the month of Chithrai (April / May).

Mahamaham The Most Celebrated day by Hindus At Kumbakonam:

The 20 theerthams in the Mahaamaham tank

1. Indra Theertham – provides moksham
2. Agni Theertham – rids Brahmahatthi dosham
3. Yama Theertham – rids fear of death
4. Nruthi Theertham – rids from fear of evil spirits
5. Varuna Theertham – provides long life
6. Vaayu Theertham – rids diseases
7. Gubera Theertham – provides prosperity
8. Isaana Theertham – moksham (to reach Lord Siva’s feet)
9. Brahma Theertham – pacifies ancestors
10. Gangai Theertham – provides Kailasa padavi
11. Yamuna Theertham – provides wealth
12. Godavari Theertham – fulfills wishes 13. Narmada Theertham – provides physical strength
14. Saraswathi Theertham – provides Gnaanam (enlightenment)
15. Cauveri Theertham – provides knowledge
16. Kumari Theertham – blessings to pets
17. Payodini Theertham – provides joy
18. Sarayu Theertham – removes mental strain
19. Arubathaaru(66)kodi Theertham – removes grief & provides hapiness
20. Deva Theertham / Naaga Theertham – rids of all sins & provides Devendra’s post /
rids of Kaala Sarpa dosham

Next Mahmaham Is to be celebrated by the year of 2016.

Navagraha Temple:

• Alangudi : Guru Temple/ Jupiter
• Thingalur : Chandiran Temple / Moon
• Thirunageswaram : Raagu Temple / Raagu
• Suryanar Koil : Suriyan Temple / Sun
• Kanchanur : Sukhiran Temple / Venus
• Vaitheeswaran Koil : Shevvai Temple / Mars
• Thiruvengadu : Budan Temple / Mercury
• Keezha Perumpalam : Kedhu / Kedhu
• Thirunallar : Saneeswaran Temple / Saturn