Kalahasteeswarar Temple, Kumbakonam

Kalahasteeswarar Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva located at Kumbakonam in Thanjavur district, Tamil Nadu, India.[1]

Kalahasteeswarar Temple
Kalahasteeswarar Temple, Kumbakonam
Religion
AffiliationHinduism
DistrictThanjavur
DeityKalahasteeswarar(Shiva )
Gnanambikai (goddess)
Location
LocationKumbakonam
StateTamil Nadu
CountryIndia

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 :

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]

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See also

References
  1. Ixigo, sri kalahastheeswar temple
  2. Mahamaham Festival 2004 (in Tamil), Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Administration Department, Government of Tamil Nadu, 2004
  3. "Vedaranyeswarar temple 'kumbhabhishekam' draws thousands". The Hindu. 27 October 2015. Retrieved 28 October 2015.

Mahasamprokshanam 26 October 2015
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