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Kumbeswarar Temple
Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu
9th Century CE
The largest Shiva temple in Kumbakonam. Associated with the Mahamaham festival held every 12 years.
Source: Aitihasik heritage database. Use this as a field guide and verify sensitive historical claims before citation.
Details
- Dynasty
- Chola
- Style
- Dravidian
- Primary Deity
- Shiva
- Languages
- Tamil, Sanskrit
- Scripts
- Tamil, Grantha
Historical Significance
Largest temple in Kumbakonam. Mahamaham festival connection
Architectural Features
9-tier gopuramMahamaham tankNavagraha shrines