Kalahasteeswarar Temple, Kumbakonam
| Kalahasteeswarar Temple | |
|---|---|
 Kalahasteeswarar Temple, Kumbakonam | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| District | Thanjavur |
| Deity | Kalahasteeswarar(Shiva ) Gnanambikai (goddess) |
| Location | |
| Location | Kumbakonam |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| Country | India |
Kalahasteeswarar Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva located at Kumbakonam in Thanjavur district, Tamil Nadu, India.[1]
Presiding deity[]
The moolavar presiding deity, is found in his manifestation as Kalahasteeswarar. His consort, Parvati, is known as Gnanambikai.[2]
Speciality[]
12 Shiva temples are connected with Mahamaham festival which happens once in 12 years in Kumbakonam. They are :
- Kasi Viswanathar Temple,
- Kumbeswarar Temple,
- Someswarar Temple,
- Nageswara Temple,
- Kalahasteeswarar Temple,
- Gowthameswarar Temple,
- Kottaiyur Kodeeswarar temple
- Amirthakalasanathar Temple,
- Banapuriswarar Temple,
- Abimukeswarar Temple, Kumbakonam,
- Kambatta Visvanathar Temple and
- Ekambareswarar Temple.
This temple is one among them.[2]
Renovation[]
The temple was renovated by Serfoji of Thanjavur.[2]
Mahasamprokshanam[]
The Mahasamprokshanam also known as Kumbabishegam of the temple was held on 26 October 2015.[3]
See also[]
- Hindu temples of Kumbakonam
- Mahamaham
References[]
- ^ Ixigo, sri kalahastheeswar temple
- ^ a b c Mahamaham Festival 2004 (in Tamil), Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Administration Department, Government of Tamil Nadu, 2004
- ^ "Vedaranyeswarar temple 'kumbhabhishekam' draws thousands". The Hindu. 27 October 2015. Retrieved 28 October 2015.
External links[]
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Coordinates: 10°57′59″N 79°22′39″E / 10.966319°N 79.377602°E
Mahasamprokshanam 26 October 2015[]
Categories:
- Hindu temples in Kumbakonam
- Shiva temples in Thanjavur district