Srikalahasteeswarar, Kumbakonam, Thanjavur
One of the 12 temples connected with the story of Kumbakonam, and where Siva – as Jurahareswarar – receives abhishekam with hot water… Read More Srikalahasteeswarar, Kumbakonam, Thanjavur
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Banapureeswarar, Kumbakonam, Thanjavur
One of 12 temples connected with the origin of Kumbakonam, and one of the oldest temples in Kumbakonam… Read More Banapureeswarar, Kumbakonam, Thanjavur
Ekambareswarar, Kumbakonam, Thanjavur
One of the 12 temples associated with the story of Kumbakonam, more famous for Rahukala Kali … Read More Ekambareswarar, Kumbakonam, Thanjavur
Gautameswarar, Kumbakonam, Thanjavur
One of the 12 temples connected with the story of Kumbakonam, and Sage Gautama’s relief from pasu-hatya dosham… Read More Gautameswarar, Kumbakonam, Thanjavur
Abhi Mukheswarar, Kumbakonam, Thanjavur
One of the 12 temples connected with the story of Kumbakonam, the Mahamaham tank and the nava-kannikas… Read More Abhi Mukheswarar, Kumbakonam, Thanjavur
Aadi Kambatta Viswanathar, Kumbakonam, Thanjavur
One of 12 temples connected with the origin of Kumbakonam, and a favoured place of worship by goldsmiths and artisans… Read More Aadi Kambatta Viswanathar, Kumbakonam, Thanjavur
Adipureeswarar, Tiruvottriyur, Chennai
More popular as the Thyagarajar temple, this temple for Siva as Adi Pureeswarar has several puranams associated with it. Siva came to Brahma’s aid to keep the pralayam waters away, during the creation of the earth. Vattaparai Amman’s shrine here is connected to Kannagi from the Silappathikaram. The temple is also famously associated with Sundarar’s marriage to Sangili Nachiyar. But what are the various dualities at this temple, and the multiple connections it has with the Thyagarajar temple at Tiruvarur?… Read More Adipureeswarar, Tiruvottriyur, Chennai
The story of Kumbakonam
Why is Kumbakonam regarded as a special place and a temple town? Here is the story of how Kumbakonam came into being… Read More The story of Kumbakonam
Nageswarar, Kumbakonam, Thanjavur
One of the earliest Siva temples in Kumbakonam associated with the legend of the Mahapralayam (great floods)… Read More Nageswarar, Kumbakonam, Thanjavur
Kediliappar, Keezh Velur, Tiruvarur
Paadal Petra Sthalam where Murugan worshipped Siva to be rid of the sin of killing Soorapadman, and a Kubera sthalam… Read More Kediliappar, Keezh Velur, Tiruvarur
Agneeswarar, Kanjanoor, Thanjavur
One of the Kumbakonam Navagraham temples, this one dedicated to Sukran, this is where Siva Himself overcame the guiles of Sukracharya… Read More Agneeswarar, Kanjanoor, Thanjavur
Tirumeninathar, Tiruchuli, Virudhunagar
Paadal Petra Sthalam where Siva created a whirlpool with his trident, which drained the flood waters; and also the birthplace of Ramana Maharishi… Read More Tirumeninathar, Tiruchuli, Virudhunagar
Tirukoteeswarar, Tirukodikkaa, Thanjavur
Paadal Petra Sthalam that rids devotees of the fear of death, and where Amman appeared as Vishnu !… Read More Tirukoteeswarar, Tirukodikkaa, Thanjavur
Vellimalai Nathar, Tiruthengur, Tiruvarur
Paadal Petra Sthalam where Sukracharya worshipped to regain the sight he had lost in one eye as a result of the events of Vamana Avataram… Read More Vellimalai Nathar, Tiruthengur, Tiruvarur
Veeratteswarar, Vazhuvur, Mayiladuthurai
Tevaram Vaippu sthalam and Ashta Veerattanam temple associated with Gajasamharamurti slaying a rogue elephant… Read More Veeratteswarar, Vazhuvur, Mayiladuthurai
Someswarar, Kumbakonam, Thanjavur
Paadal Petra Sthalam also called Kudanthai Karonam, and connected with the story of Kumbakonam
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Vilvavaneswarar, Tiruvaikaavoor, Thanjavur
Paadal Petra Sthalam associated with the origin of the all-night vigil on Maha Sivaratri… Read More Vilvavaneswarar, Tiruvaikaavoor, Thanjavur
Koteeswarar, Kottaiyur, Thanjavur
Paadal Petra Sthalam connected with the story of the origin of Kumbakonam, where both good deeds and sins multiply 10 million times in impact!… Read More Koteeswarar, Kottaiyur, Thanjavur
Thoovai Nathar, Tiruvarur, Tiruvarur
Paadal Petra Sthalam where Siva protected the world and the celestials from the pralayam (great deluge), and one of the earliest examples of sand/mud temples in the evolution of of temple construction… Read More Thoovai Nathar, Tiruvarur, Tiruvarur
Koneswarar, Kudavasal, Tiruvarur
This Paadal Petra Sthalam – one of the maadakoils built by Kochchenga Chola – is connected to the origins of Kumbakonam, and is considered the place where the mouth of the celestial pot fell, when broken open by Siva’s arrow. The temple’s puranam is about Garuda retrieving amritam, to redeem his mother from slavery. But why does one have to do an entire pradakshinam BEFORE even worshipping the Lord, at this temple? … Read More Koneswarar, Kudavasal, Tiruvarur
Amritakadeswarar, Sakkottai, Thanjavur
Ancient Siva temple and Paadal Petra Sthalam located very close to Kumbakonam… Read More Amritakadeswarar, Sakkottai, Thanjavur
Aadi Kumbeswarar, Kumbakonam, Thanjavur
Ancient temple and the main Siva temple in Kumbakonam, and a Paadal Petra Sthalam… Read More Aadi Kumbeswarar, Kumbakonam, Thanjavur
Rudraksheswarar, Thepperumanallur, Thanjavur
Sivan temple with a story of how Sani tried to stop Siva himself… Read More Rudraksheswarar, Thepperumanallur, Thanjavur
Vriddhagireeswarar, Vriddhachalam, Cuddalore
Paadal Petra Sthalam which is considered an ancient temple, and a primordial hill created by Siva himself… Read More Vriddhagireeswarar, Vriddhachalam, Cuddalore
Vasishteswarar, Thenkudithittai, Thanjavur
Paadal Petra Sthalam and a Guru sthalam where the moolavar is Himself regarded as Guru … Read More Vasishteswarar, Thenkudithittai, Thanjavur
Vedapureeswarar, Tiruvedikudi, Thanjavur
Paadal Petra Sthalam and one of the Tiruvaiyaru Sapta Sthanam temples which provided vedic priests for Nandi’s wedding… Read More Vedapureeswarar, Tiruvedikudi, Thanjavur
Brahmmapureswarar, Sirkazhi, Nagapattinam
Paadal Petra Sthalam and birthplace of Saivite saint Tirugnanasambandar (Sambanar), and a sthalam with a hoary past and tradition… Read More Brahmmapureswarar, Sirkazhi, Nagapattinam
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