- Kumbeswarar Temple:
The place is one of 275 Siva Devara sthalam and one of the sakthi peetam
Main deity: Swayambu linga known as Kumbeswarar and Mangala nayaki. Prihivi sthalam. The top portion of lingam is sharp (kuda mukku).
Teertham: Mahamaga teertham and Surya pushkarani.
Importance: when the end of universe was happening a pot of nectar was floating, Siva took the form of kratha and destroyed the pot and he opted to stay in the place where the main temple is now says sthala purna.
This place is one of the sakthi peetam and Goddess is known as Manthra peedeswari. Kumba mela is once in 12 yrs. At that time kumeswara in rishba vahana and pancha moorties visit the mahamaha tank.
Purana says that all the rivers are present in tank at that auspcious time. This is one of the saptha sthana sthalam. Navakkuarasar sang hymns on Siva.
- Nageswarar:
this is One of 275 Siva Devara sthalam.
Main deity: Swayambu linga known as Nageshwarar and Periya nayaki. The base of lingam is huge.
Sthala vruksham: Vilvam.
Importance: The pot of nectar when it was broken to pieces vilva formed as a siva linga and known as Nageshwarar. Adi seshan was unable to bear he weight of the universe. He approached Siva who asked him to worship here, and gained strength.
The nataraja mantapa is in the form of charriot with 2 horses & 4 elephants. Sun pays his homage to Siva on April 11, 12, and 13 and these days sun light falls on main deity Siva.
Navakkuarasar sang hymns on Lord Siva of this place.
- Banapureeswarar: Siva temple.
Main deity: Swayambu linga known as Banapureeswarar and Soma kamalambikai.
Importance: Siva as Kradha moorthy broke the pot of nectar by his arrow in this place, hence the name Banadurai.
- Adi kambatta Viswanadhar temple:
This temple is near Adi Kumbeswara temple.
Main deity: Swayambu lingam known as Viswanadhar and his consort Ananda Nithyammi.
Importance: During Nayaka period coin minting was here so the temple is known as Kambatta Viswanadhar.
- Maruda nallore:
This is one of 275 important siva temple.
The place was known as Thiru karrukadi previously. The place is about 8kms from Kumbakonam.
Main deity: Karukkudi nadhar and Sarvalankara Ambikai.
Teertham: Yama teertham.
Importance: sthala ganesha known as Valamburi ganesha. Linga is of mud and small in size. Impression of hands are visible on linga.
Sambandhar sang hymns on Siva.
- Someswarar: The temple is within the city.
This is one of the 275 Siva Devara Sthalam. The temple is near portamari kulam (pond).
Main deity: Swayambu linga known as Someswara and his consort Soma sundari.
Importance: Moon worshipped Siva here and hence the name Someswarar. In the month of february / march on he day of Maga star all 9 river goddess meet here. When they all come goddess embraces god out of fear. Hence the Siva is known by name Kayaroganar. The hanging (uri) fell in this place so he is called as sikkaserar.
Sambandhar sang hymns on Lord siva of this place.
- Kasi Viswanadhar: Siva temple.
This temple is to north of mahamaga pond.
Main deity: Kasi Viswanadhar and his consort Visalakshi amman.
Importance: All 9 river goddess Kaveri, Ganga, Yamuna, Saraswathi, Narmada, Krishna, Godavari, Tungabadra, and Sarau are in temple. This is the only temple where we see all of them together.
Purana says they are waiting there to take a dip along with Siva. Agastyar asked Rama to worship Siva here to overthrow Ravana and Rama did as per wishes of muni and Siva was pleased with him. Rudra amsa was given to rama and hence siva is known as Kayarogaranar.
- Abimukeswarar: Siva temple.
This temple is to the east side of mahamaga pond.
Main deity is Swyambu linga known as Abimukeswarar and his consort Amudha valli.
Importance: During the dooms day Siva took the form of hunter and broke the pot of nectar at that time the coconut fell here and swayambu linga and coconut plant came up hence the name Narikesaran.
The temple is important place for thula rasi people. When nava kanniyar river goddess came siva turned around to give darshan for them so he is known as Abimukeswarar.
- Gowthameswarar: Siva temple.
The temple is to south west of mahamaga pond.
Main deity is Swayambu lingam known as Gowthameswarar and his consort Souandra nayaki.
Teertham: Gowthama teertham.
Importance: The thread around the kumba fell here and linga formed and known as Gowthameswaran. Gowthama muni to get rid of the sin due to killing of a cow he worshipped siva here and made a pond.
- Koranattu karuppur: Siva temple and Petti kali amman.
Location: Kumbakonam to Annaikarai 3kms is Karrupur Or patalavanam.
Main deity is siva Lingam known as Sundareswarar and his consort Abhirami ammi.
Importance: Petti kali amman came floating shore in this place. She was kept in temple and worshipped. The box is opened only once in a year with all rituals.
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