Gauthameswarar Temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is located on the eastern bank of the Mahamaham tank at Kumbakonam in Tamil Nadu. The presiding deity is known as Gauthameswarar and Goddess Parvati manifests as Soundara Nayaki. According to legend, Gowthama muni got rid his sin of killing a cow by offering worship here.
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- History/Legend of the Temple Sage Gautama chastised Indira for his immoral behaviour towards his wife. Nonetheless, the episode disrupted his mental serenity significantly. He came here looking for calm and worshipped Lord Shiva. He summoned Ganga for his puja. Gautami was the name given to the river that arrived at the sage's request. Gautami eventually merged with Palaru. Gautama worshipped the Lord in this place. Gautameswarar is what he goes by.
- Name of the Deities Sri Gauthameswarar ( Shiva ) Sri Soundrayanayagi ( Parvathi )
- Nearby Cities and Distance Thanjavur (46.4 km) Karaikal (64 km) Trichy (97.9 km)
- Mode of Transport(from the nearest city) Car Bus Train
- Duration (from the nearest city) Thanjavur 47 min
- Estimated cost of the travel (from the nearest city) car,auto,bus... Bus - Rs.44 Train - Rs.120 - 750 Car - Rs.1500 - 2500
- Temple Instructions Wear modest clothes that covers your shoulders and knees.
- Special Days and Special Happenings It is one of the 12 Shiva temples that take part in the Mahamaham Theerthavari festival, which happens once every 12 years. Kumbakonam's 12 Shiva temples and 5 Vaishnava temples used to celebrate the Mahamaham festival together.
- Rituals Available Astrologers tell people who have a cow-related dosham in their horoscope to execute this ceremony of giving a cow.
- Offerings Donating a cow to the temple is thought to remove any evil spirits and provide wealth to the family.
- Prasadham Not Available
- Benefits of Visiting It is a place full with positive energy associated with Rishi Gautam.Devotees perform pujas to Lord Kala Bhairava in the temple on Astami (8th day of new moon or full moon day) to relieve their dread. Those born under the Vrichika sign (Rasi) can benefit by praying to the Lord of the Temple.
- Is this temple a Paadal Petra Sthalam? NO
- Who Sang | Song and its Meaning | Year NO
- Other things to do / places of interest Maha Maham Tank - 500m Patteeswaram durgai amman temple - 3km Porter Town Hall - 1.5Km. City Plaza Shopping - 1.75Km. Srinivasa Ramanujan Monument - 1.25Km. Sri Aadhi Varaha Perumal Temple - 2.5Km.
- Nearby Temples Sri Sarangapani swami Temple. Arulmigu Adi Kumbeswarar Temple. Dharasuram Sri Airavatesvara Temple. Kasi Viswanathar Temple. Arulmigu Chakrapani Swami Temple.
- Nearby Eateries Sri Venkataramana Hotel & Residency. Hotel Shanmuga Bhavan. Rice & Spice. Sri Balaji Bhavan. Sri Ganesh Bhavan.
- Hotels / Home stays: Sri Venkataramana Hotel & Residency. RAMANA'S HOME STAY Apartment Hotel. The Ideal Nest | Rooms in a Homestay. It's a home away from your home. Kumbakonam homestay.
- Standard Weather Kumbakonam's rainy season is overcast, the dry season is windy and mainly cloudy, and the weather is hot and uncomfortable all year.
- For the best experience / Must know The reputation is based on the thread of a pot smashed by Lord Shiva, which wound back into a ball and produced a Shiva Linga in the old temple.
- Not to miss It is believed that the sun's rays occasionally fall on the Lord's feet. This is the holy spot where a thread linked with a Kumba (pot) is wound together to form a Shivalinga.
- Note for Travelers This temple is around a kilometer from Kumbakonam Railway Station and Kumbakonam Bus Stand, and about 300 meters from Mahamaham Tank.The temple is located approximately 36 kilometers from Thiruvaiyaru, 44 kilometers from Thanjavur, 47 kilometers from Thiruvarur, and 282 kilometers from Chennai.
Opening Hours
Monday:
6:00 AM - 12:00 PM & 4:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday:
6:00 AM - 12:00 PM & 4:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday:
6:00 AM - 12:00 PM & 4:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Thursday:
6:00 AM - 12:00 PM & 4:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Friday:
6:00 AM - 12:00 PM & 4:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Saturday:
6:00 AM - 12:00 PM & 4:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Closed
Sunday:
6:00 AM - 12:00 PM & 4:30 PM - 8:00 PM
FAQ's
Where is Sri Gowthameswarar Temple located?
Sri Gowthameswarar Temple is located at 36, JP Kovil W St, Gandhi Adigal Salai, Valayapettai Agraharam, Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu 612001, India.
What is the nearest railway station from Sri Gowthameswarar Temple?
Kumbakonam railway station is the nearest railway station to Sri Gowthameswarar Temple. It is nearly 0.73 kilometers away from it.
