Kumbakonam Nageswaran Temple

Kumbakonam - Nageswaran Temple

Nageswaran Temple, is dedicated to Shiva in the guise of Nagaraja, the serpent king. Also known as "Koothandavar Kovil", it is located near the Kumbakonam old bus stand. Aditya Chola constructed this temple during the 12th century. It stands as a great marvel of Chola architecture, building technology and astronomy. The design and orientation are structured in such a way that it allows sunlight inside the temple only during the Tamil month of Chithirai (April/May), therefore, it bears another name called Surya Kottam or Keel Kottam. The Karuvarai (Sanctum Sanctorum) of Nageswaran temple is similar to that of Sarangapani temple, as it is made in the form of a Chariot. The temple consists of three gopurams in the eastern western & amp; southern directions.Nageshwaran temple is one of the ancient temple in Temple city kumbakonam.

Mannarkudi Temples.

MANNARKUDI RAJAGOPALASWAMY TEMPLE.

Rajagopalaswamy temple is suituated in Mannarkudi Town (Old name of Mannarkoil). It is a Vaishnavite shrine located in the town of Mannargudi. The presiding deity is Rajagopalaswamy, a form of Lord Krishna. The temple is spread over an area of around 25 acres and is one of the important Vaishnavite shrines in India. The temple is called Dakshina Dwarka by Indians. Mannarkudi is a town located in Trivarur District, TamilNadu, India.

Temple View

The image of the Temple presiding deity is 12 feet tall. There is a big tank at the entrance of the shrine where rain water is collected. The temple complex has 16 Towers, 7 outer courtyard, 24 shrines, seven mandapams and nine sacred temple tanks. The utsava(festival deity) is a bronze figure from the Cholar period.The temple tank is called Haridranadhi, 1,158 feet long and 837 feet broad, making it one of the largest temple tanks in India.

History of Mannarkudi Temple

The temple was first constructed by Kulothunga Chola I(1070-1125 A.D.), with bricks and mortar, indicated by various stone inscription found in the site.The place Mannargudi is termed Sri Rajathi Raja Chathurvedhi Mangalam and the town started to grow around the temple. Successive kings of the Chola empire, Rajaraja Chola III, Rajendra Chola III and kings of Thanjavur Nayaks, Achyuta Deva Raya expanded the temple. The temple contains inscriptions of the Hoysala kings and some Vijayanagara grants, and many records of the later Nayaks and Marathas.The current temple structure, hall of 1000 pillars, main gopuram(temple gateway tower) and the big compound wall around the temple was built by the king Vijayaraghava Nayak(1532-1575 A.D.). Raghunathabhyudayam, a doctrine by Nayaks explains the donation of an armour studded with precious stones to the main deity by the king. He erected the big tower in the temple so that he can view the Srirangam Ranganathaswamy temple from the top of Mannargudi. The Nayaks were specially interested in music and it was promoted in both the temples. Instruments like Mukhavina, Dande, Kombu, Chandravalaya, Bheri and Nagaswaram were commonly used in the temple service.

Panguni Festival

Panguni Thiruvizha (பங்குனி திருவிழா) is a festival celebrated during the Tamil calendar of Panguni (Mid of Mar-Mid of Apr) and is attended by thousands of devotees.The festival is celebrated for 16 days and the seventh day has the enactment of the famous story of Krisha taking away the dress of bathing females, the females requesting the clothes back and Krishna singing the flute.The festival is placed in the pinnai tree, the branches of which are hung with garments and ornaments.At that time of Festival Government arranged All facilities to Mannarkudi like Extra bus, Train facility.

Pooja Details

Vishwaroopam 6am, Thiruvananthal 7am, Kaalai Santhi Poojai-9am,

Uchi Kalam-12noon

Thirumalai Purapadu- 6pm, SayaRakshai-7pm,

Irandam Kalam Poojai-8pm, Artha Jamam-830pm

Location and Route

Mannarkudi has the Bus and Train facility

Bus route - 30 km from Trivarur, 40 km from Tanjore, 40 km from Kumbakonam

Train route - Trains available from Chennai, Trichy , Tanjore , Nagapattinam

Nearest Airport - Trichy

For more details http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rajagopalaswamy_Temple,_Mannargudi

Kasi vishwanathar Temple

Kasi vishwanathar Temple

      Kumbakonam Kasi Viswanathar Temple is situated very close to the Mahamaham tank. Here the main deity is Kasi Viswanathar/Visalakshi. The important and peculiar point about this temple is the navakanniyar, which are the 9 holy rivers. It is believed that the mahamaham function is closely associated with the 9 presiding deities namely Ganga, Yamuna, Narmada, Saraswati, Kaveri, Godavari, Tungabhatra, Krishna and Sarayu. Another important part is the stala lingam present in the southern part of the temple. It was worshipped by Ravana and is believed to grow with ages. The temple can be accessed by alighting at the Head post office bus stop. This is called as mahamaham temple.This also located in important area of kumbakonam. Kasi Vishwanathar Temple is one of the main temple in Temple City Kumbakonam Temples.

Temples in TamilNadu

Temples in TamilNadu

There are so many temples to be visited in Tanjore and Nagapattinam Surroundings. I have listed some of below. Most of the following temples are located near to Temple City Kumbakonam. The below Temples are the main temples in TamilNadu.
Kailasanadar temple-Ammankudi
Pasupatheeswarar temple-Avoor
Sornapureeswarar temple-AzhagaPuthur
Airavadeswarar temple-Darasuram
Lord Subramanya temple-Enkan
Lord Vinayaka temple-Ganapathiagragharam
Padaleswaran temple-Haridwaramangalam
Ezhutharinthar temple-Innamboor
Gajendra varadan temple- Kapisthalam
Uma maheswarar temple-KoneriRajapuam
Koteeswarar temple-Koteeswaram
Koneswarar temple-Kudavasal
Adhi Kumbeswara Swami tple-Kumbakonam
SWAMIMALAI- 8 Kms from Kumbakonam on Thiruvayyaru Road- SWAMINATHA SWAM 
THERAZHUNDOOR 10 Kms from Mayiladuthurai on Kumbakonam-Mayiladuthutrai Road KOSAGAR

Mahabalipuram Temple

Mahabalipuram Temples

Mahabalipuram is suituated in Tamilnadu,India. Its just 50km near from chennai.Its one of the famous temples in India as well as a best example for Sculptures and Old Architechture.Mamallapuram, popularly known as Mahabalipuram is named after the 7th century Pallava king Narasimha Varman I.But now officially called Mamallapuram

Temples in Mahabalipuram

Mahabalipuram consistes so many wonders itself like Sculptures,Thirukkadalmallai,Pancha Rathas, Shore Temple, Varaha Temple.The name Mamallapuram is believed to have been given after the Pallava king Narasimhavarman I, who took on the epithet Maha-malla (great wrestler), as the favourite sport of the Pallavas was wrestling. It has various historic monuments built largely between the 7th and the 9th centuries, and has been classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Mahamaham Temple in Tamilnadu

Mahamaham Temple

KUMBAKONAM is one of the oldest towns of Tamil Nadu. The erstwhile capital of the Chola Dynasty, Kumbakonam is known for the picturesque locations, beautiful architecture and colorful fairs and festivals. Located near the Cauvery and Arasalar Rivers, the town is a popular tourist destination in south India.

The popular temple town of Tamil Nadu, Kumbakonam is situated in the Tanjavur district of Tamil Nadu. One of the main attractions of the town is the Mahamaham Festival that is celebrated near the mahamaham tank every 12 years

MAHAMAHAM FESTIVAL

The town is famous for the Mahamaham festival that is celebrated once in 12 years in the Mahamaham tank located in the heart of the city.
The famous MAHAMAHAM TANK of Kumbakonam is located near the Head Post Office. This tank covers an area of 6.2 acres and is in a shape of a pot. The tank is Surrounded by 16 small Mandapams and a "Nava Kannika Temple" in the Eastern Side. Govinda Theekshitan, the Chieftain, of Achutha Nayaka of Thanjavur, constructed sixteen Mandapams and stone steps around this tank. Brahmatheerthesar, Mukunthar, Thalesar, Rishakesar, Umaipakesar, Nairuthesar, Brahmeesar, Gangatheerthesar and Seshtra Paleesar, are the names of deities located in these Mandapams.The festival lasts for nine days. During this festival, thousands of Hindu devotees come to Kumbakonam, and take bath in a tank named Mahamaham tank. Some of them instead of taking bath in the tank, sprinkle water from the tank on their bodies. It is believed that taking bath or sprinkling water of the tank on the bodies cleanses all the sins.

The next Mahamaham will be celebrated in the year 2028

The Mahamakham festival which comes once in twelve years like the Kumbha Melas of Prayag and Hardwar is the most celebrated one. Lakhs of pilgrims from all parts of India visit Kumbhakonam to take bath in the holy tank. The last festival took place in 1945. The nine sacred rivers of India, viz., The Ganesh, the Jumna, the Godavari, the Saraswati, the Narmada, the Indus, the Kaveri, the Sarayu and the Payoshni appear on the Maha-makham day in this tank. He who takes a bath in this tank on that day realizes the benefits or merits of a combined pilgrimage to all those nine holy rivers. The following is the legend connected with Maha Makham festival. Brahma prayed to Lord Siva to grant a boon to the suffering humanity. Siva broke with an arrow the pot which was full of divine nectar and was floating on the waters after the deluge when it reached Kumbakonam. The contents fell at Kumbakonum. Hence, the significant name—Kumbakonam from Kumbha (pot). Lord Siva said that the nine rivers would appear in the holy tank and help the people to cleanse their sins.

During this festival it is believed that in Mahamaham tank the famous rivers like the Ganga, the Yamuna, etc... meet together and taking bath in Mahamaham, would wash off all the sins. During the last Mahamaham festival, 40 lakhs people gathered in this town. It is expected that about 50 lakhs of people will gather in this town for the Mahamaham to be celebrated in 2016. (This year Mahamahm celebrated) source:http://www.kumbakonam.tn.gov.

THE OTHER MAIN TEMPLES IN KUMBAKONAM

Kailasanadar temple-Ammankudi

Pasupatheeswarar temple-Avoor

Sornapureeswarar temple-AzhagaPuthur

Airavadeswarar temple-Darasuram

Lord Subramanya temple-Enkan

Lord Vinayaka temple-Ganapathiagragharam

Padaleswaran temple-Haridwaramangalam

Ezhutharinthar temple-Innamboor

Gajendra varadan temple- Kapisthalam

Uma maheswarar temple-KoneriRajapuam

Koteeswarar temple-Koteeswaram

Koneswarar temple-Kudavasal

Mahamaham Temple 

Adhi Kumbeswara Swami tple-Kumbakonam

SWAMIMALAI- 8 Kms from Kumbakonam on Thiruvayyaru Road- SWAMINATHA SWAM

THERAZHUNDOOR 10 Kms from Mayiladuthurai on Kumbakonam-Mayiladuthutrai Road KOSAGAR

THIRUCHERAI- 15 Kms from Kumbakonam on Kumbakonam - Tiruvarur Road SARANATHATPERUMAL

THIRUKKANNAMANGAI- 36 Kms from Kumbakonam on Kumbakonam-Tiruvarur Road Via Kudavasal BAKTHAVATSALA

THIRUKKARUGAVOOR -7 Kms from Papanasam, which is on the Kumbakonam- Thanjavur Road GARBAPUREESWARAR

THIRUKKODIKKAVAL -Situated in the Kumbakonam-Kadiramangalam Road KOTEESWARAR

THIRUMANANCHERI -8 Kms from Kuttalam, which is 10 kms from Mayiladuthurai on Kumbakonam-Mayiladuthurai road -KALYANA SUNDARAR

THIRUMANGALAKKUDI- 2 Kms from Aduthurai, which is 15 kms from Kumbakonam on Kumbakonam- Mayiladuthurai Road PRANAVARADESWARAR

THIRUMARUGAL- About 9 Kms from Nannilam on the Road to Nagore MANIKKAVANNAR

THIRUNARAIYOOR On the Kumbakonam- Tiruvarur Road SIDDHANADESWARAR

THIRUNEELAKKUDI- On the Kumbakonam-karaikkal Road near Thirunageswaram -NEELAKANDESWARAR

THIRUPPAMPURAM -2 kms from Karkathi which is on the Kumbakonam- Karaikkal Road -SESHAPUREESWAR

THIRUPANANDAL -19 Kms from Kumbakonam on Madras Road -SADAIYAPPAR

THIRUPURAMBIYAM- 4.5 Kms from Innambar, which is 3 Kms from north from Puliyanchery which is on the Kumbakonam - Swamimalai road. -SATCHINATHAR

THIRUBUVANAM -5 Kms from Kumbakonam on Kumbakonam - Mayiladuthurai Road- KAMBAHARESWARAR

THIRUVAIGAVOOR -4.5 Kms from Thirupurambiyam -VILVAVANESWARAR

THIRUVALANCHUZHI- 6 Kms from Kumbakonam on Kumbakonam - Swami malai Road via Dharasuram -KARPAGANATHESWARAR

THIRUVANCHIYAM

(SRIVANCHIYAM) On the Kumbakonam - Nagoor Road, near Nannilam -VANCHIHINGESWARAR

THIRUVAVADUTHURAI- 2 Kms from Narasingampettai, which is at 16 kms from Kumbakonam-Mayiladuthurai Road - MASILAMANEESWARAR

THIRUVEEZHIMAZHAI -Near Eravancheri on the Kumbakonam-Peralam Road -NETHARARPARESWARAR.

THIRUVIDAI MARUDOOR 6 Kms from Kumbakonam on Kumbakonam -Mayiladuthurai Road MAHALINGESWARAR

THIRUVISANALOOR -8 kms from Kumbakonam -YAGANANDESWARAR

UPPILIPPAN KOIL- 10 Kms from Kumbakonam-Karaikkal Road -OPPILIYAPAN

VALANGAIMAN- 12 Kms from Kumbakonam on Manargudi Road- MARIAMMAN.

http:http://kumbakonamonline.com/

Temple Zone - Kumbakonam

KUMBAKONAM TEMPLES DETAILS

Kumbakonam is the nice visiting place , consists so many temples include Mahamaham Temple, Sarangapani Temple , Navagrahas Temple. According to the 2001 census, the taluk of Kumbakonam had a population of 404,393 with 201,858 males and 202,535 females. There were 1003 women for every 1000 men. The taluk had a literacy rate of 79.33. The total number of households was 91470.Kumbakonam ( கும்பகோணம) is a town and a special grade municipality in the Thanjavur district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.

Kumbakonam is in the Tanjore district, Tamil Nadu State. It is a Railway station on the main line of the Southern Railway. There are many temples in Kumbakonam. Kumbheshwar is the oldest among all Siva temples. It is located on the spot where the divine pot, broken by Siva’s arrow, touched the ground. The deity is, therefore, called Kumbheshwara or Lord of the pot. The temple is intimately associated with the famous Maha-makham legend and festival. The Sumeshwar temple and the Nageswara temple are other important temples dedicated to Lord Siva. The Sarangapani temple, the Ramaswami temple and the Chakrapani temple are the Vaishnava temples.

The Mahamakham festival which comes once in twelve years like the Kumbha Melas of Prayag and Hardwar is the most celebrated one. Lakhs of pilgrims from all parts of India visit Kumbhakonam to take bath in the holy tank. The last festival took place in 1945. The nine sacred rivers of India, viz., The Ganesh, the Jumna, the Godavari, the Saraswati, the Narmada, the Indus, the Kaveri, the Sarayu and the Payoshni appear on the Maha-makham day in this tank. He who takes a bath in this tank on that day realizes the benefits or merits of a combined pilgrimage to all those nine holy rivers. The following is the legend connected with Maha Makham festival. Brahma prayed to Lord Siva to grant a boon to the suffering humanity. Siva broke with an arrow the pot which was full of divine nectar and was floating on the waters after the deluge when it reached Kumbakonam. The contents fell at Kumbakonum. Hence, the significant name—Kumbakonam from Kumbha (pot). Lord Siva said that the nine rivers would appear in the holy tank and help the people to cleanse their sins.

Ramaswamy Temple

The Ramaswamy Temple which depicts the paintings of Ramayana is another important Vaishanavite temple in Kumbakonam. The greatness of Ramaswamy Temple is said to be the only temple where Lord Rama, Goddess Sita are in the same platform and Lord Hanuman is playing the veena instead of reading the Ramayana. The entire deity is said to be made from Saligrama monolith. The Temple is filled with intricate carvings in its pillars.

Sakrapani temple 

Chakrapani Temple is situated about 1.5 km North of Ramaswamy Temple. Here the main deity is Chakraraja. The Sudharshana Chakra is also here. The temple is also an exquisite exponent of the early temple architecture. The important and peculiar point about this temple is that Vilva (Bilwa) archana which is normally performed in Shiva temples is also performed here for the Perumal (Lord Vishnu).Temple's Official Website is : http://www.srichakrapanitemple.com/

Kasi vishwanathar Temple

Kasi Viswanathar Temple is situated very close to the Mahamaham tank. Here the main deity is Kasi Viswanathar/Visalakshi. The important and peculiar point about this temple is the navakanniyar, which are the 9 holy rivers. It is believed that the mahamaham function is closely associated with the 9 presiding deities namely Ganga, Yamuna, Narmada, Saraswati, Kaveri, Godavari, Tungabhatra, Krishna and Sarayu. Another important part is the stala lingam present in the southern part of the temple. It was worshipped by Ravana and is believed to grow with ages. The temple can be accessed by alighting at the Head post office bus stop.

This is called as mahamaham temple.This also suituated in important area of kumbakonam.
Nageswaran Temple, is dedicated to Shiva in the guise of Nagaraja, the serpent king. Also known as "Koothandavar Kovil", it is located near the Kumbakonam old bus stand. Aditya Chola constructed this temple during the 12th century. It stands as a great marvel of Chola architecture, building technology and astronomy. The design and orientation are structured in such a way that it allows sunlight inside the temple only during the Tamil month of Chithirai (April/May), therefore, it bears another name called Surya Kottam or Keel Kottam. The Karuvarai (Sanctum Sanctorum) of Nageswaran temple is similar to that of Sarangapani temple, as it is made in the form of a Chariot. The temple consists of three gopurams in the eastern western & southern directions.

Sarangapani Temple

Someshwarar Temple

This famous pancharanga kshetram is in the midst of the busy market place. Before the Sri Rangam Temple gopuram/Tower was built, this temple used to hold the place for the tallest Temple Tower in South Asia.

The Sarangapani Temple in Kumbakonam is located near the Uchipilliar Kovil Junction on Sarangapani East Street. Believed to be one of the three most sacred shrines of Lord Vishnu the Sarangapani Temple dates back to ancient times. It was renovated in the 16th century by the Nayaka kingdom.

Temples at Thirunageswaram

Someswar Temple is situated in the southern portion of Sri Sarangapani temple. This temple faces east with a 5-tier Gopuram at the entrance. It also has an entrance in the south. The architectural style and element of this temple resembles the Dravidian Architecture of 13th century of the Chola period. Arumugam and Thenar Mozhi Ammal are the other deities located in this temple complex.

Airavatesvara Temple

Thirunageswaram is located 8 km east of Kumbakonam. There are two major temples at Thirunageswaram. One the famous Vaishnavaite temple of Oppliyappan (Oppliyappan Sannadhi), the other the ThiruNageswarar or NagaNathaswami (Naga in Tamil/Sanskrit means Snake and Natha means God) temple for Shaivaites. An important feature of this temple is that of Rahu bhagawan sannathi where milk abhishekham is performed daily during Rahukaalam. At this time, the milk that is poured on the statue turns blue when it passes over the body and once again to white after it reaches the floor. This wonder is watched by many daily during the raahu kaalam. 
 The temple at Darasuram, 4 km west of Kumbakonam is Airvatesvara (Airavat is the holy white elephant) Temple, constructed by Rajaraja Chola II (1146-63), is a superb example of 12 Century Chola architecture. Many statues were removed to the art gallery in the Thanjavur Palace, but have since been returned. The remarkable structures depict, among other things, Shiva as Kankala-murti - the mendicant. Stories from epics and Hindu mythology are depicted. Adjoining the Airavatesvara temple is the Deiva Nayaki Ambal temple.

Navagraha Temple

The area surrounding Kumbakonam is home to a set of Navagraha temples dating from the Chola period.

1. SURYA(THE SUN) - SURIYANAR KOIL

( 3 Kms. from Aduthurai which is on the Kumbakonam- Mayiladuthurai Road)

2. CHANDRA(THE MOON) - THINGALOOR

(1.5 Kms. from Thirupayhanam which is on the Kumbakonam-Thiruvayyaru Road)

3. ANGARAKA(SEVVAI)( THE MARS) - VAITHEESWARAN KOIL

(4 Kms. from Mayiladuthurai on the Chidambaram Road).

4. BUDAN(THE MERCURY) - TRIVENKADU

(10 Kms. SouthEast of Sirkali).

5. GURU (THE VYAZHAN)(JUPITER) - ALANGUDI

(About 15 Kms. from Kumbakonam on the way to NeedaMangalam).

6. SUKRAN(VELLI)(THE VENUS) - KANJANOOR

( An interior village on the Mayiladuthurai - Kathiramangalam Road).

7. SANI(THE SATURN) - THIRUNALLAR

( on the way to Peralam- Karaikkal. 5 Kms. from karaikkal .

8. RAGHU - THIRUNAGESWARAM

(About 7 Kms. from Kumbakonam-Karaikkal Road).

9. KETHU - KEEZHAPERUMPALLAM

(Near PoomPuhar. on Mayiladuthurai- Poompuhar road).

Swamimalai Murugan Temple

The Lord Murugan temple is located in Swami Malai, which is around 10 km from kumbakonam. It is located on the main road connecting Kumbakonam and Thanjavur. It is one among the six famous temples of Lord Muruga. This is the place where the Lord murugan in childhood taught the meaning of mandra "OM" to his father Lord Siva. Lord Murugas Fourth home. Swamimalai Murugan Temple is a famous temple For Lord Subramanya. This is the Upadesha Sthala.

This is near Kumbakonam.

There is a famous temple

For Lord Subramanya.

This is the Upadesha Sthala.

Lord Subramanya became

The Guru of Lord Siva.

He initiated Omkara,

Or the sacred Pranava,

In Siva’s ears.

O Holder of ‘Vel’ of power

O Vellayudha! Velmuruha

Thy Vel and Hari’s discus are one.

Thy Vel is the granter of boons.

Salutations unto Thee

And Thy mighty Vel.

Om Saravanabhavaya Namah

Thiruvalansuzhi Vinayakar Temple

This siva temple is famous for vinayakar sculpture which has been carved from white foam while churning the milky sea. So the name of the god in Tamil is "Vellai pillayar" meaning that "White vinayakar". This temple is located in small village "Thiruvalansuzi" which is 4 km from Kumbakonam and 2 km from Swamimalai. The name "Thiruvalansuzi" has come because the Cauvery river prayed the lord Siva by doing pradhaksana from right hand side to left hand side. (Usually it will be left to right). The name for lord Siva in this temple is "Sadai mudi nathar".
Sri Rama Bhajani Sabha

founded and nurtured by Venuganam Sri Sarabha Sastri about 125 years ago.It is in Solaiappan Street.Every year sabha celebrates Sri Rama Navami Utasavam and Sri Radha Kalyana Mahotsavam and committed to its various cultural and religious needs of the Hindu society with the grace of Lord Rama.

Thirubuvanam

Thirubuvanam is a small panchayat near the town of Kumbakonam. It has a Lord Sarabeswara (Shiva ) temple and Perumal temple located in the centre of the panchayat. This small town is famous for silk saris like Kanchipuram silk. The famous "Thico Silks" is located here. Silk weaving is the main business of this town.

Tiruvadaimarudoor Temple

Tiruvadaimarudoor is in the district of Tanjore. It is a few miles east of Kumbakonam. It is known by the name Madyarjunam also.The river Kaveri flows through this town. There is a temple dedicated to Lord Siva. The deity is known by the name Maha Linga.We have told all above Temples are Kumbakonam Temples. Kumbakonam is also called Temple City.

O Lord Siva !

I bow to Thee.

Thou art the One to be known

Thou art the most ancient Being.

O Lover of Thy devotees,

Redeemer of Pushpadanta,

Saviour of Manickavachakar,

O Teacher of the universe,

Save me, guide me,

Mahadeva, Mahalinga

Madyarjunesa mam pahi.

Navagraha Temple in TamilNadu

Navagraha Temple

The area surrounding Temple City Kumbakonam is home to a set of Navagraha temples dating from the Chola period.

1. SURYA(THE SUN) - SURIYANAR KOIL
( 3 Kms. from Aduthurai which is on the Kumbakonam- Mayiladuthurai Road)

2. CHANDRA(THE MOON) - THINGALOOR
(1.5 Kms. from Thirupayhanam which is on the Kumbakonam-Thiruvayyaru Road)

3. ANGARAKA(SEVVAI)( THE MARS) - VAITHEESWARAN KOIL
(4 Kms. from Mayiladuthurai on the Chidambaram Road).

4. BUDAN(THE MERCURY) - TRIVENKADU
(10 Kms. SouthEast of Sirkali).

5. GURU (THE VYAZHAN)(JUPITER) - ALANGUDI
(About 15 Kms. from Kumbakonam on the way to NeedaMangalam).

6. SUKRAN(VELLI)(THE VENUS) - KANJANOOR
( An interior village on the Mayiladuthurai - Kathiramangalam Road).

7. SANI(THE SATURN) - THIRUNALLAR
( on the way to Peralam- Karaikkal. 5 Kms. from karaikkal .

8. RAGHU - THIRUNAGESWARAM
(About 7 Kms. from Kumbakonam-Karaikkal Road).

9. KETHU - KEEZHAPERUMPALLAM
(Near PoomPuhar. on Mayiladuthurai- Poompuhar road).

 The Navagraha Temples are also the Kumbakonam Temples.