Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu
Main God
Lord Shiva
Timings
6:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Location
Kumbakonam
Type
MAJOR
Enter through the towering east gopuram into the temple complex, which houses one of the most important Shiva lingams in Tamil Nadu.
Visit the main sanctum for darshan of Lord Shiva as Adi Kumbeswarar. According to legend, this lingam was fashioned by Shiva himself from the nectar pot (Kumbha) that survived the great deluge.
Visit the shrine of Goddess Mangalambigai (Parvati), the consort deity.
Visit the sacred Mahamaham Tank nearby, where the grand Mahamaham bathing festival occurs once every 12 years.
Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu 612001
By Bus
TNSTC buses from Chennai (6 hrs), Trichy (2 hrs), Thanjavur (40 min), and Chidambaram (1.5 hrs). Bus stand is 1 km from the temple.
By Air
Tiruchirappalli International Airport (TRZ) - 95 km (2 hours by road)
By Rail
Kumbakonam Railway Station - 2 km from the temple, with trains from Chennai, Trichy, and Thanjavur
Local Transport
Auto-rickshaws, cycle-rickshaws, and shared autos within Kumbakonam town.
