Temple City
The name "Kumbakonam" the City situated near thanjavour,Tamilnadu, south India, at roughly translated in English as the word of "Jug's Corner" is believed to be an allusion to the mythical pot (Kumbha) of the Hindu god Brahma that contained the seed of all living beings on earth. The kumbha is believed to have been displaced by a pralaya (dissolution of the universe) and ultimately came to rest at the spot where the town of Kumbakonam now stands.
The drops of nectar are believed to have fallen onto five shrines around Kumbakonam, namely
Part of Navagraha (Vaishnava and Saiva) temples situated in this city this also be feature.
The alvars, also spelt as alwars or azhwars ‘those immersed in god’ were Tamil poet-saints of South India who espoused bhakti (devotion) to the Hindu Supreme god Vishnu or his avatar Krishna in their songs of longing, ecstasy and service. They are venerated especially in Vaishnavism, which regards Vishnu or Krishna as the Supreme Being
1. Poigai Alwar 2.Boothathalvar 3.Peyalvar 4. Thirumalisaialwar 5. Nammalvar 6.Madhurakavialwar 7.Kulasekhara alwar 8.Periyalvar 9. Andal 10.Thondaradippodialwar 11.Thiruppanalwar 12.Thirumangaialwar
1. Surian (sun) - Sun day Located Place: Sri Sarangapani temple –Thiru kudanthai-Kumbakonam Deity: Sarangapani swami, Goddess: Komalavalli Thayar Theertam (Tank) : Hemavalli pushkarani, Cauvery and Arasil Rivers Temple Worship time: 7.00 AM to 12.00 PM & 5.00 PM to 9.00 PM Temple contact no: 0435-2430349 How to reach: within 2 km from Kumbakonam Bus Stand. About Kumbakonam: The Town Thiru kudanthai located near Thanjavour, Tamilnadu, south India. And the main deity is Sarangapani and his consorts Komalavalli Thayar and it’s only one of the temple for Sun (Navagraha in Kumbakonam). Know more…..
2. Moon (Chandran) - Monday Located Place: Sri Naadan kovil (temple) – Nandi Pura Vinnagaram, Nathan Kovil near Kumbakonam (The templ is located near Korakai –Kumbakonam) Deity: Jegannathan, Vinnagara Perumal Goddess: Shenbagavalli Sthala Virutcham: Shenbaga tree Theertham: Nandhi Pushkarani Old Year: 1000 – 2000 years old How to reach: with in one km from Kumbakonam Bus stand. Temple Worship time: 8.00 AM to 12.00 PM & 4.30 PM to 8.00 PM Temple contact no: 0435-2417575, 9443771400 About Nathan Koil: The Town located near Kumbakonam, Tamilnadu, south India. And the main deity is Jegannathan and his consorts Shenbagha valli and it’s only one of the temple for Moon (Navagraha in Kumbakonam). Know more….
3. Mars (Sevvai) - Tuesday Located Place: Nociyar kovil or Thirunarayur Nambi Temple located near Kumbakonam Deity: Thirunarayur Nambi Goddess: Vanjula Devi Urchavar: Idar Kadutha thiruvalan Sthala Virutcham: Vagulam-Magizham Theertham: Manimutha, Shangarashanam.Pradyunam, Shamba Theertham Vaigasam/Pooja: Vaikanasam Historical Name: Sugandagiri Kshetra How to reach: within 10 km from Kumbakonam Bus Stand. Old Year: 1000 – 2000 years old Temple Worship time: 7.30 AM to 12.30 PM & 4.30 PM to 9.00 PM Temple contact no: 0435- 2467017, 9443597388 About Nochiyar koil: The Nachiyar kovil Town located near Kumbakonam, Tamil nadu, south India. And the main Deity is Srinivasa Perumal and his consorts Vanchula valli Nachiyar and it’s only one of the temple for Mars (Sevvai) (Navagraha in Kumbakonam). Know more…..
4. Mercury (Budhan) - Wednesday Located Place: Thirupullampudangudi located near Kumbakonam Deity: Valvil Raman (Charkravarthi Thirumagan) Goddess: Pottramaraiyal (Hemapujavalli) Sthala Virutcham: Punnai- (Mast wood) Theertham: Sukra, Brahma, Indra,Parasara Theertham Historical Name: Bhudappuri How to reach : within 16 km from kumbakonam Bus Stand Old Year: 1000 – 2000 years old Temple Worship time: 7.30 AM to 12.00 PM & 4.30 PM to 7.00 PM Temple contact no: 9443525365About Tiruvelliyangudi: The Tiruvelliyangudi, Village located near Kumbakonam ,Tamilnadu ,south India. And the main deity is Valvil Ramar Perumal and his consorts Pottramaraiyal and it’s only one of the temple for Mercury (Budhan) (Navagraha in Kumbakonam). Know more…..
5. Jupiter (Guru) - Thursday Located Place: Olaipadi located near Kumbakonam Deity: Aandalukkumayan Perumal (Vishnu) Goddess: Renganayaki (Lakshmi) Bargavi. Urchavar: Sri Renganathar Sthala Virutcham: Punnai Theertham: Chandra Theertham Old Year: 1000 – 2000 years old How to reach: within 18 km from kumbakonam Bus Stand Temple Worship time: 7.30 AM to 12.00 PM & 4.00 PM to 8.00 PM Temple contact no: 0435- 2000503 About Olaipadi: The Village Olaipadi located near Kumbakonam, Tamilnadu, south India. And the main deity is Aandalukkumayanperumal (Vishnu) and his consorts Renganayaki (Lakshmi) Bargavi. And it’s only one of the temple for Jupiter (Guru) (Navagraha in Kumbakonam.. Know more…
6. Venus (Sukran) - Friday Located Place: Thiruvelliankudi located near Kumbakonam Deity: Kolavalli Ramar (Vishnu) Goddess: Maragatha valli (Lakshmi) Urchavar: Sri Srungara Sundarar Sthala Virutcham: Red Plaintain Theertham: Sukra, Parasurama, Brahma, Indra Theertham Historical Name: Bhargava Shethra How to Reach : within 13 km from Kumbakonam Old Year: 1000 – 2000 years old Temple Worship time: 8. 00 AM to 12.00 PM & 5.00 PM to 8.00 PM Temple contact no: 0435- 2450118, 9443396212 About Thiruvelliyankudi: The Village Thiruvelliyankudi located near Kumbakonam, Tamilnadu, south India. And the main deity is Kolavalli Ramar (Vishnu) and his consorts Maragatha Valli (Lakshmi) and it’s only one of the temple for Venus (Navagraha in Kumbakonam... Know more…
7. Saturn (Sani) - Saturday Located Place: Tirunageswaram located near Kumbakonam Deity: Uppiliappan Perumal (Vishnu) Goddess: Bhumi Devi (Lakshmi) Urchavar: Sri Ponnappan Theertham: Ahotra Puskarani Historical Name: Thiru vinnagaram How to Reach : Within 7 km from Kumbakonam Old Year: 1000 – 2000 years old Temple Worship time: 6. 00 AM to 1.00 PM & 4.00 PM to 9.00 PM Temple contact no: 0435- 2463385, 2463685 About Thirunageswarm (ThiruVinnagaram): The Town Thirunageswaram located near Kumbakonam, Tamilnadu, south India. And the main deity is Oppiliappan perumal (Vishnu) and his consorts Bhumi Devi (Lakshmi) and it’s only one of the temple for Saturn (Navagraha in Kumbakonam.. Know more…
1. Ragu (Dragan’s Tail) Located Place: Kabisthalam (Gajendra Varthan Kovil) located near Kumbakonam Deity: Gajendra Varathar (Vishnu) Goddess: Ramamani valli, Ponthamarayal (Lakshmi) Thala Virutcham: Magizhamboo Theertham: Gajendra Puskarani, Kabila Theertham, Agama/Pooja: Vaikanasa Agama Historical Name: Thirukavithalam How to reach: within 19 km from kumbakonam Bus Stand Old Year: 1000 – 2000 years old Temple Worship time: 7. 00 AM to 12.00 PM & 5.00 PM to 7.30 PM Temple contact no: 04374- 223 434 About Thirunageswarm (ThiruVinnagaram): The Village Kabisthalam located near Kumbakonam, Tamilnadu, south India. And the main deity is Gajendra varathar (Vishnu) and his consorts Ramamani valli (Lakshmi) and it’s only one of the temple for Ragu (Navagraha in Kumbakonam.. Know more…
2. Kethu (Dragan’s Head) Located Place: Thiru koodalur (Jagat Rakshakan Kovil) located near Kumbakonam Deity: Vaiyam Katha Perumal (Vishnu) Goddess: Padmasana valli, (Lakshmi) Urchavar :Jagath Ratchagar Thala Virutcham: Jack Tree Theertham: Chakra Theertham, Agama/Pooja: Vaikanasam Agama Historical Name: Thirukavithalam How to Reach: within 25 km from kumbakonam Bus stand Old Year: 500- 1000 years old Temple Worship time: 7. 30 AM to 12.30 PM & 4.00 PM to 7.30 PM Temple contact no: 9344303803 About Thiruk koodalur (Thirukavithalam): The Village Thirukkoodalur located near Kumbakonam, Tamil nadu, south India. And the main deity is Vaiyam katha perumal (Vishnu) and his consorts Padmasana valli (Lakshmi) and it’s only one of the temple for Kethu (Navagraha in Kumbakonam.. Know more…
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