Someswara Swamy Temple, Kumbakonam, Thanjavur

Someswara Swamy Temple, Kumbakonam, Thanjavur

Someswara Swamy Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Kumbakonam Town in Thanjavur District in Tamil Nadu. Presiding Deity is called as Someswara Swamy / Someswarar / Kayarohana Swamy / Vyazha Somesar / Sikkesar / Somanathar and Mother is called as Thenar Mozhiyammai / Somasundari. The temple is one of 12 Shiva temples connected with the Mahamaham festival, which takes place in Kumbakonam every 12 years. This Temple is situated in the southern portion of Sarangapani Temple.

The presiding deity is revered in the 7^th century Tamil Saiva canonical work, the Thevaram, written by Tamil saint poets known as the Nayanmars and classified as Paadal Petra Sthalam. This Temple is the 145^th Devaram Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalam and 28^th sthalam on south of river Cauvery in Chozha Nadu. Lord Murugan of this Temple is praised by Saint Arunagirinathar in his revered Thirupugazh hymns. This temple is also known as Kudanthai Karonam and located near Potramarai Kulam. 

Legends

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History

It is claimed by few people that Kudanthai Karonam mentioned in Devaram hymns refer to Kasi Viswanathar Temple. However, the seventh song mentions about Thenarmozhiyal, consort of Someswar of Someswaran Temple. Hence, Someswaran Temple can be considered as actual Paadal Petra Sthalam. The Temple was constructed by the Cholas. The Temple was extensively renovated by Vijayanagara Kings and the Nayak Kings. The temple is maintained and administered by the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department of the Government of Tamil Nadu.

The Temple

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Temple Opening Time

The temple remains open from 6.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. and from 4.00 p.m. to 8.30 p.m.

Festivals

Maasi Brahmotsavam (Feb-Mar) and Maha Shivarathri (Mar-Apr) are the festivals celebrated here with much fanfare. All the other Shiva related festivals are also celebrated here.

Religious Significance

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Literary Mention

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Prayers

As Moon and Jupiter worshipped Lord Shiva in this temple, Mondays and Thursdays have huge crowd in the temple. Praying in Lord Nataraja shrine, brings the devotee progress in his trade and promotions in job. Ladies worship Kalyana Vinayagar Shrine for 11 consecutive Mondays to get relief from obstacles, including marriage proposals. Devotees offer garlands of Arugampul (a grass variety) as their prayer commitment.

Contact

Someswara Swamy Temple,

Kumbakonam, Thanjavur – 612 001

Phone: +91 435 243 0349

Connectivity

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Nageswara Swamy Temple, Kumbakonam, Thanjavur

Nageswara Swamy Temple, Kumbakonam, Thanjavur

Nageswara Swamy Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Kumbakonam Town in Thanjavur District in Tamil Nadu. Presiding Deity is called as Nageswara Swamy / Naganathar / Madanthai Pahar / Vilva Nesar / Selva Piran / Paathala Beeja Nathar and Mother is called as Periyanayaki / Brahan Nayaki. The temple is one of 12 Shiva temples connected with the Mahamaham festival, which takes place in Kumbakonam every 12 years. This Temple is also known as Koothandavar Kovil. The Temple is situated on the southern banks of river Cauvery.

This place has been referred in Thevaram written by Saint Tamil poet of 7^th Century AD, Appar. As the temple is revered in Thevaram, it is classified as Paadal Petra Sthalam, one of the 276 temples that find mention in the Saiva canon. This Temple is the 114^th Devaram Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalam and 27^th sthalam on south of river Cauvery in Chozha Nadu. Lord Murugan of this Temple is praised by Saint Arunagirinathar in his revered Thirupugazh hymns.  This temple is under the administrative control of the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department of Government of Tamil Nadu (HR & CE).

Legends

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History

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The Temple

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Temple Opening Time

The temple remains open from 06.00 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. and 04.30 p.m. to 09.00 p.m.

Festivals

Maasi Brahmotsavam in the Tamil month of Masi (Feb-Mar) is celebrated here in a grand manner. Lord comes to Mahamagam tank for Theerthavari. Purattasi Navaratri in August-September; Margazhi Thiruvadhirai in December-January and Panguni Peru Vizha in March-April are the other festivals celebrated here.

Religious Significance

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Literary Mention

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Prayers

Devotees pray to Lord Shiva here between 4.30 p.m. to 6.00 p.m (Rahukala time) on Sundays for relief from all ailments. They will not feel the fear of death at all. People pray to Lord Nageswara on Mondays and Thursdays for relief from the adverse aspect of serpent planet Rahu delaying marriage and child boon. People pray to Lord Umai Oru Bagan (Lord Shiva having Mother Uma as part of his body) on Sundays, Tuesdays and Fridays for re-union with their spouses. And they will never part with each other in life time. Devotee offer Abishek and Vastras for Lord and mother. People pray to Lord Jurahara Ganapathy to get relief from any kind of fever. They perform abhishekam to the lord with offerings of rice, pepper rasam and Thokaiyal (dal paste).

Contact

Nageswara Swamy Temple,

Kumbakonam,

Thanjavur District – 612 001

Phone: +91 435 243 0386

Connectivity

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Kasi Viswanathar Temple, Kumbakonam, Thanjavur

Kasi Viswanathar Temple, Kumbakonam, Thanjavur

Kasi Viswanathar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Kumbakonam Town in Thanjavur District in Tamil Nadu. Presiding Deity is called as Kasi Viswanathar and Mother is called as Visalakshi.  This temple is also popularly known as Nava Kannigai temple. The Temple is situated on northern banks of Mahamaha Tank.

Legends

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History

It is claimed by few people that Kudanthai Karonam mentioned in Devaram hymns refer to this Temple. However, the seventh song mentions about Thenarmozhiyal, consort of Someswar of Someswaran Temple. Hence, Someswaran Temple can be considered as actual Paadal Petra Sthalam. The present masonry structure was built during the Nayak during the 16^th century CE. In modern times, the temple is maintained and administered by the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department of the Government of Tamil Nadu.

The Temple

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Temple Opening Time

The temple remains open from 7.00 a.m. to 12.00 noon and from 4.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m.

Poojas

The temple priests perform the puja (rituals) during festivals and on a daily basis. The temple rituals are performed six times a day; Kalasanthi at 6:00 a.m., Irandam Kalm at 9:00 a.m., Uchikalam at 12:00 a.m., Sayarakshai at 6:00 p.m, Irandam Kalm at 7:30 p.m., and Arthajamam at 9:00 p.m. Each ritual comprises four steps: abhisheka (sacred bath), alangaram (decoration), naivethanam (food offering) and deepa aradanai(waving of lamps) for Viswanathar and Visalakshi.

Festivals

There are weekly rituals like Somavaram (Monday) & Sukravaram (Friday), fortnightly rituals like Pradosham & monthly festivals like Amavasai(new moon day), Kiruthigai, Pournami (full moon day) and sathurthi. Shivaratri & Masi Maha Brahmotsavam during the Tamil month of Maasi (February - March) and Panguni Uthiram during Panguni are the major festivals celebrated in the temple.

Religious Significance

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Prayers

People pray here for girls not attaining puberty in time, for removal of obstacles in marriage proposals, child boon and for cleansing from sins. In all these cases, the girls along with their parents visit the Nava Kannika shrine in this temple and offer prayers for 16 successive Fridays. Realizing their wish, devotees perform abishek to Lord and Mother and offer vastras.

Contact

Kasi Viswanathar Temple,

Kumbakonam, Thanjavur District – 612 001

Phone: +91 435 240 0658

Connectivity

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Adi Kumbeswarar Temple, Kumbakonam, Thanjavur

Adi Kumbeswarar Temple, Kumbakonam, Thanjavur

Adi Kumbeswarar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Kumbakonam Town in Thanjavur District in Tamil Nadu. Presiding Deity is called as Adi Kumbeswarar / Amutheswarar and Mother is called as Manthra Peeteswari / Mangalambikai / Mantra Peeta Nalathal. The temple is one of 12 Shiva temples connected with the Mahamaham festival, which takes place in Kumbakonam every 12 years.

The presiding deity is revered in the 7^th century Tamil Saiva canonical work, the Thevaram, written by Tamil saint poets known as the Nayanmars and classified as Paadal Petra Sthalam. This Temple is the 143^rd Devaram Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalam and 26^th sthalam on south of river Cauvery in Chozha Nadu. Lord Murugan of this Temple is praised by Saint Arunagirinathar in his revered Thirupugazh hymns.  This Temple is considered as one of the Saptha Sthana temples of Kumbakonam.

Legends

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History

The temple is in existence from Chola times of the 9^th century, and has been maintained by Nayaks during the 15-17th century. The present masonry structure was built during the Chola dynasty in the 9th century, while later expansions are attributed to Vijayanagar rulers of the Thanjavur Nayaks of the 16^th century. Govinda Dikshitar who was the Minister of Raja Achuthappa Nayakkar of Thanjavur, served as the Minister to three Nayaka rulers from 1515 – 1636.

He was in charge of renovating the Adi Kumbeswarar Temple with a new Raja Gopuram and consecration ceremony took place during the reign of Sevappa Nayakkar. There is an idol of Govinda Dikshitar and his wife Nagammal in the Adi Kumbeswarar Temple. The temple is maintained and administered by the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department of the Government of Tamil Nadu. The last consecration ceremony took place on 12.12.1999.

The Temple

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Temple Opening Time

The temple remains open from 05.30 AM to 12.30 PM and from 04.00 PM to 08.30 PM.

Worship Practices

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Festivals

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Religious Significance

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Literary Mention

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Prayers

Those coming for the bath in Mahamagam tank bathe in Potramarai tank also. After their bath in the former tank, it is said that the Navakannikas bathed in this tank also. Hence, this is practiced. Kumbamuni Siddha is in the outer corridor of the temple. Devotees pray in Kumbamuni Siddha shrine for relief from the adverse aspects of planets.

Devotees pray to Mother Mangalambikai for distinction in education and seek wedding and child boons, for progress in trade and profession and prosperity. They worship mother with red flowers on Sundays in Aavani month-August-September. Devotees perform abishek, archanas and offer vastras to Lord and Mother.

Contact

Kumbeswarar Temple (Thirukudamooku),

Kumbakonam, Thanjavur – 612 001

Phone: +91 435 242 0276

Connectivity

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