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Adi Kumbeswarar Temple

Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu, India

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Overview

The pot-legend heart of Kumbakonam, where Shiva shot the cosmic kumbha — centre of the once-in-12-years Mahamaham bathing festival.

Why visit: The temple that names the temple-town of 188 shrines.

Things to do

DarshanTemple-town Walk

Location & MapDirections

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Travel Information

Best time

Nov–Mar; Mahamaham (next 2028)

Entry fee

Free

Est. budget

₹100–300

Duration

1–2 hrs

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Within

2.2 km

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