Located perfectly within
the boundary of Thanjavur district
of Tamil Nadu, Kumbakonam is amongst the most idealized and oldest town of the state. The main feature of this town is its location because it cuts the wonders of picturesque rivers Kaveri and Arasalar which in turn has made the town perfect destination where travelers are sure to have their share.
of Tamil Nadu, Kumbakonam is amongst the most idealized and oldest town of the state. The main feature of this town is its location because it cuts the wonders of picturesque rivers Kaveri and Arasalar which in turn has made the town perfect destination where travelers are sure to have their share.
An essence of Kumbakonam
and its tourism potential can be considered as its strength because the
historical city has so much within its core. Prolific environment which is
measured by an affluence of divine temples calls for spiritual veneration.
Etymology
According to historians
the name Kumbakonam which sometime is spelt as Coombaconum in English means the
Judge Corner.
History
of Kumbakonam
As per the historical
facts the Kumbakonam has found its share in British Indian accounts and it was
formerly renowned as Kudamukku in Tamil. Historical facts believes that the
people here were engaged in making brass, bronze, copper and lead vessels, silk
and cotton cloths, pottery, sugar, indigo and rice from the very instance of
its existence which they carry out still as their major occupation.
Things
to Do In Kumbakonam
Traveler must understand
that Kumbakonam is home to many temples and mathas and altogether here you will
witness 188 stands of Hindu temples. Amongst those numerous temples the name of
Sarangapani Temple, the Kumbeswara Temple and the Ramaswamy Temple requires
special mention.
Beside temples the city is
home to two Vellalar mutts namely Raghavendra mutt and Vaishnavite Ahobila
Mutt.
Temples
and Its Construction
Traveler while witnessing
the prominence of 12 storey-high Sarangapani Temple, must look to thank Nayak
kings who commissioned the site during the call of 15th century.
Next we have Ramaswamy
Temple which is made out of single piece of saligrama and the temple is
solemnized to commemorate the deeds of Lord Rama who is believed to be a sole
orgy of the temple.
Kumbeswara Temple of
Kumbakonam can be considered as one of the oldest and historic of all beside
that it has Sri Thirupureeswarar Temple which is amongst the six abodes of lord
Murugan.
Food
and Shopping In Kumbakonam
Make sure to understand
that Kumbakonam has ample of economical restaurants where you can check in to
taste some of the renowned delicates of South India. Here are some of the
renowned and exemplifying restaurant Raayas Hotel, Aachi Restaurant and
Shanmuga where you can always look to have your share.
Best
Time to Visit
Consider coming here
during the months of February and March and later on during the months of
October till December to understand the reverie of Kumbakonam.
Festivals
Traveler must understand
that Kumbakonam is renowned for its Mahamaham Festival which is celebrated once
in 12 years and during this festival travelers hovers in from across the world
to witness the colors of this festival.
How
to Reach
By train- the nearest
railway station to Kumbakonam is Kumbakonam Railway Station.
By air- the nearest
airport to Kumbakonam is Tirchy airport.
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