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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 12th-century Chola architecture. Many statues were removed to the art gallery in the Thanjavur Palace, but have since been returned.
Sculpture inside the temple. Kumbeswarar temple complex covers an area of 30,181 sq ft (2,803.9 m 2) and houses four gateway towers known as gopurams. [8] [9] The tallest is the eastern tower, with 11 stories and a height of 128 feet (39 m) The temple is approached by a corridor 330 ft (100 m) long and 15 ft (4.6 m) wide.
Kumbakonam (formerly spelt as Coombaconum or Combaconum), [1] or Kudanthai, is a city municipal corporation in the Thanjavur district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.It is located 40 km (25 mi) from Thanjavur and 282 km (175 mi) from Chennai and is the headquarters of the Kumbakonam taluk of Thanjavur district.
Ramaswamy Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Rama, an incarnation of Vishnu located in Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu, India. It is one of the prominent temples in the town and also one of the most prominent temples dedicated to Rama in India. This temple is also counted as a temple located on the banks of river Kaveri.
Five Vishnu temples are connected with Mahamaham festival which happens once in 12 years in Kumbakonam. [1] They are: Sarangapani Temple, Chakrapani Temple, Ramaswamy Temple, Rajagopalaswamy Temple, and; Varahaperumal Temple. This temple, one among them, is situated in the north of Big Street.
Chakrapani Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to God Vishnu located in Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu, India. This temple is located 2 km, away towards North West from the Kumbakonam Railway Station. Vishnu appears in the form of a discus or Chakra to put down the pride of Surya (the Sun), who subsequently became his devotee. [1]
Draupati Amman Temples are the temples found in Kumbakonam in Thanjavur district, Tamil Nadu, India. In Kumbakonam, Draupati Amman temples are found among other places in the East Street of Chakrapani Temple , East Street of Sarangapani temple , Mathakdadi street and Hajiar street.
The temple is in Thukkachi village, on the banks of the Arasalar River, 16 kilometres (9.9 mi) east of Kumbakonam. The village derives its name from Durga Achi, after the goddess Durga seen in the temple, which over time got corrupted to become Thukkachi. The original temple was built by Rajendra Chola I (ruled between 1014