Nageswaraswamy Temple

🛕 Lord Shiva | 📍 Kumbakonam, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu

Temple Tags: Ancient Temple Chola Temple Famous Temple Nayanmar Temple Paadal Petra Sthalam Spiritual Healing Temple Tevaram Temple

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⏰ Darshan

Morning: 06:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Evening: 04:00 AM – 08:30 AM

📅 Best Time to Visit

October to March for comfortable travel. Chithirai is especially significant for devotees interested in the temple's unique sunlight phenomenon; early morning visits are ideal for peaceful darshan.

📸 Photography

Not Allowed

🔱 Temple Significance

Nageswaraswamy Temple is an ancient Shiva temple in Kumbakonam and one of the Paadal Petra Sthalams. Lord Shiva is worshipped as Nageswaraswamy or Naganathar, with Goddess Periyanayaki as the consort. The temple is particularly famous for its Sunlight phenomenon, where sunlight falls directly on the presiding deity during the Tamil month of Chithirai.

🏛 Temple History

The temple is an important early Chola monument, with the core structure dating to the early 9th century. It was built during the reign of Aditya Chola I and later expanded by subsequent Chola rulers. The temple is noted for its exceptional architecture, intricate sculptures and inscriptions.

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Daily Poojas

Regular temple worship schedule

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No daily poojas available.

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Special Rituals

Sacred offerings and temple rituals

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No special rituals available currently.

🎉 Temple Festivals

No festivals available.

🔔 Darshan Timings & Rules

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Dress Code

Traditional and modest dress recommended.

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Photography

Not allowed

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Prasad

Available

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Prasad Details

Temple prasadam is generally available for devotees.

🧭 Pilgrim Travel Tips

Visit early morning or evening for a peaceful darshan.
During Chithirai, devotees can witness the traditional sunlight alignment on the presiding deity.
Spend time observing the early Chola architectural details and sculptures.
The temple is located within Kumbakonam town and can easily be combined with nearby temples.
Visit the temple's important shrines, including the main Nageswaraswamy and Periyanayaki shrines.
The temple is significant for devotees following the Thevaram and Paadal Petra Sthalam tradition.
Maha Shivaratri, Chithirai festivals and Margazhi Thiruvathirai are important occasions.
Monthly Pradosham is also observed.
Festival days may have larger crowds, so allow additional time for darshan.
Follow temple instructions regarding footwear, photography and restricted areas.
Carry drinking water and wear comfortable clothing, especially when visiting multiple temples around Kumbakonam.