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

• Mahlingeswarar temple at Tiruvidaimarudur,
• Airavatesvara Temple Tirudharasuram (Dharasuram)
• Naganathar Temple at Tirunageswaram,
• Tiruvorgam
• Tirupadalavanam

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: 9443525365
About 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…