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Sri Sarangapani Temple
Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu
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104 & 105 T.S.R. Big Street,
Kumbakonam – 612 001.
TamilNadu. India.
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+91-435–2424014
+91-435–2120514
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+91-9080872744
Sarangapani is the largest Vishnu temple in Kumbakonam and has the tallest temple tower in the town, and is one of the Divya Desams, the 108 temples of Vishnu revered in Nalayira Divya Prabandham by the 12 Alwars. The temple is enshrined within a huge granite wall and the complex contains all the shrines and the water bodies of the temple. The rajagopuram (the main gateway) has eleven tiers and has a height of 173 ft (53 m).
Sarangapani temple is considered third in the line of Srirangam and Tirupathi temples, and is believed to be of significant antiquity with contributions at different times from Medieval Cholas, Vijayanagar Empire and Madurai Nayaks. The temple is enshrined within a huge granite wall and the complex contains all the shrines and the water bodies of the temple. The Potramarai tank, the temple tank, is located opposite to the western entrance of the temple.
Temple Timing
Sarangapani is believed to have appeared for sage Hemarishi. The temple has six daily rituals at various times from 5:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Temple Festival
The temple chariot festival is the most prominent festival of the temple, celebrated during the Tamil month of Chithirai (March–April).
Architecture
Sarangapani is believed to have appeared for sage Hemarishi. The temple has six daily rituals at various times from 5:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., and twelve yearly festivals on its calendar. The temple chariot festival is the most prominent festival of the temple, celebrated during the Tamil month of Chithirai (March–April). The twin temple chariots are the third-largest in Tamil Nadu, each weighing 300 t (660,000 lb) and were renovated in 2007. The chariots are next only in size to the ones in Thyagaraja temple in Thiruvarur and Andal Temple in Srivilliputhur. The chariots are pulled by hundreds of devotees across the streets around the temple twice a year, once during the Brahmmotsavam during April–May and other during Ratha Saptami in January–February. The festival idols of Sarangapani and Komalavalli Thayar are brought to the thermutti (chariot station) after elaborate poojas.
How to Reach
Nearest Bus Station
Sarangapani Bus Stop
Nearest Railway Station
Kumbakonam
Nearest Airport
Trichy
Kumbakonam and its surroundings are best explored from Sri Balaji Grand, a luxury hotel offering a lavish, peaceful, and serene environment.
Location
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104 & 105 T.S.R. Big Street,
Kumbakonam – 612 001.
TamilNadu.
India.
Phone Support
24 HOURS A DAY
+91-435–2424014
+91-435–2120514
+91-6383848561
+91-9080872744
Kumbakonam and its surroundings are best explored with Sri Balaji Grand, a luxury hotel offering a lavish, peaceful, and serene environment.
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