Friday, January 1, 2016

Kalahasteeswarar Temple, Kumbakonam, Thanjavur

Kalahasteeswarar Temple, Kumbakonam, Thanjavur
Kalahasteeswarar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Kumbakonam Town in Thanjavur District in Tamil Nadu. Presiding Deity is called as Kalahasteeswarar and Mother is called as Gnanambigai / Gnanaprahalambigai. The temple is one of 12 Shiva temples connected with the Mahamaham festival, which takes place in Kumbakonam every 12 years.



Legends
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History
The temple was renovated by Sarfoji Maharaja of Thanjavur in 18th Century CE under the guidance of then Kanchi Peedathipathi. The last consecration of the temple was held on 26th October 2015.  


The Temple
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Temple Opening Time
The Temple remains open from 6.00 am to 12.00 noon and 4.30 pm to 7.30 pm
Festivals
The wedding celebration of Lord Kalahastheeswarar is celebrated in this temple on the Makara Sankranti day (Thai Pongal in Tamil) taking place almost on the 14th January each year. During Mahamaham, Lord is taken in procession for Theerthavari. Pujas to Mother Durga is performed during Rahukalam time.
Religious Significance
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Prayers
Prayers offered here to the Lord Shiva and Gnanaprahalambigai are equal to the Vayu Lingam of Kalahasti itself. Abishekams to Jwarakeswara are performed with hot water and offerings are usually boiled rice with pepper and vilva leaves to appease the Lord who can alleviate Jwara (fever). Devotees pray here for relief from critical and prolonged diseases.
Connectivity
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Location