The Abimukeswarar Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva in Kumbakonam, Thanjavur District, Tamil Nadu, India. The temple is one of 12 Shiva temples associated with the Mahamaham festival, held in Kumbakonam every 12 years.
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- History/Legend of the Temple When the Pralaya floods destroyed the world, Lord Brahma sat in despair, unsure of how or where to restart creation. He sought advice from Lord Shiva. Lord Shiva advised the Creator to visit as many sacred locations as possible, gather the sands of the spots, blend nectar, and create a magical pot. Place the Srushti Beeja (creation seed) in the pot, top with a coconut, and dress it (alankara) with mango leaves and threads circled on the pot. It should then be carefully placed on a hanging cradle - Uri in Tamil - so that it does not wobble and tumble into the floods. The pot should next be worshipped with Vilwa leaves while chanting Shiva chants. The pot would travel southward. Explaining what Brahmma should do, Lord Shiva told him that He would appear at the location where the Kumba was floating. The coconut burst into pieces, revealing Lord Shiva as Abhimukheswara. Abhi Mukham means "straight look." The temple faces directly at the Maha Magam tank.
- Name of the Deities Abhi Mukeshwarar ( Lord Shiva ) & Amirthavalli ( Parvathi ).
- Nearby Cities and Distance Thanjavur (39.6 km). Karaikal (56.6 km). Trichy (94.4 km).
- Mode of Transport(from the nearest city) Car. Bus. Train.
- Duration (from the nearest city) Thanjavur 48 min
- Estimated cost of the travel (from the nearest city) car,auto,bus... Car Rs.700 - 1500. Bus Rs. 44. Train Rs. 145 - 1100.
- Temple Instructions There is no special dress code for visiting Abimukeswarar temple. Women and individuals who seek to undertake specific ceremonies may be subject to additional requirements.
- Special Days and Special Happenings South Indian Kumbhmela is also held once every twelve years.
- Rituals Available Librans (Tula Rashi) practice specific ceremonies here.
- Offerings People offer gooseberry to the Lord in exchange for a healthy life. You can also present fresh flowers, incense, and snacks. People’s offer Abhishekam, Lamp Offering, Bathing in Mahamaham.
- Prasadham Not Available.
- Benefits of Visiting Those with negative features of Sani Bhagavan or other planets pray here. Mother Amirthavalli is revered for her gracious gifts, boons, and ability to grant her followers' wishes.
- Is this temple a Paadal Petra Sthalam? No
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- Other things to do / places of interest Sarkarai Padithurai Ghat (2.2km). Srinivasa Ramanujan Monument (1.1 km). Sri Maha Pratyangira Devi Temple (7 km).
- Nearby Temples Brahma Temple. Ramaswamy Temple. Chakkarapani Temple. Nageswaran Temple. Sri Aadhi Varaha Perumal Temple.
- Nearby Eateries Sri Mangalambika Vilas Coffee Hotel (Since 1914). Venkataramana. Raya's Restaurant. Sevvel Amita Restaurant. Rice N Spice.
- Hotels / Home stays: RAMANA'S HOME STAY Apartment Hotel. Thirumalai Home Stay - Friendly Living. The Ideal Nest | Rooms in a Homestay. It's a home away from your home. Shiv Sakthi villa.
- Standard Weather Clouds and sunshine alternate, with a few showers and a thunderstorm in the afternoon. Winters are dry and cool, with beautiful breezy mornings and peaceful sunsets. This is the ideal time to visit Kumbakonam for both sightseeing and pilgrimage.
- For the best experience / Must know he is towering Lord Bhairava idol at this temple is unique in Tamil Nadu. It's also significant that Sani Bhagavan is taller than the other eight planets at the Navagraha shrine.
- Not to miss Gooseberry has powerful therapeutic characteristics that can treat a wide range of illnesses. That is the temple's sacred tree, hence it is regarded as a cure-all for any sickness. The koshtams have exquisite murtis, such as Yoga Dakshinamurti (a temple specialty) and Ardhanareeswarar, both of which are spectacular specimens of Chola architecture.
- Note for Travelers The temple is one kilometer from the Kumbakonam Railway Station and Bus Stand.
Opening Hours
Monday:
7:00 AM - 12:00 PM & 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday:
7:00 AM - 12:00 PM & 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday:
7:00 AM - 12:00 PM & 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Thursday:
7:00 AM - 12:00 PM & 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Friday:
7:00 AM - 12:00 PM & 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Saturday:
7:00 AM - 12:00 PM & 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Sunday:
7:00 AM - 12:00 PM & 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Closed
FAQ's
Who is the moolavar for the Abhimukeshwarar Temple?
Abimukeswarar, the presiding god of Moolavar, is also known as Shiva.
What is the speciality of the Abhimukheshwarar Temple?
One of the 12 Shiva temples in Kumbakonam is part of the Mahamaham festival, which occurs once every 12 years.
