Arulmigu Someswarar Temple

Arulmigu Someswarar Temple (Kudandhai Karonam), Kumbakonam

Temple Details

Presiding Deity Lord Shiva as Sri Someswarar (Someswareswarar)
Goddess Sri Somasundari Amman
Temple Type Paadal Petra Sthalam and one of the Mahamaham-associated Shiva temples of Kumbakonam
Location Big Bazaar Street, near Sarangapani Temple, Kumbakonam, Thanjavur District, Tamil Nadu – 612001.

Historical Significance

  • The temple dates back to the Chola period (9th–10th century CE) and was later expanded by the Vijayanagara and Nayak rulers. Numerous inscriptions record royal grants and renovations.
  • According to legend, Chandra (the Moon God) worshipped Lord Shiva here to be relieved from a curse, after which the Lord came to be known as Someswarar ("Lord of Soma" or "Lord of the Moon").
  • The temple is also known as Kudandhai Karonam and is one of the three famous Karonam Shiva temples in Tamil Nadu.

Religious Importance

  • Revered in the Tevaram hymns of Tirugnana Sambandar and Appar, this temple is one of the 275 Paadal Petra Sthalams.
  • It is one of the twelve Shiva temples associated with the Mahamaham Festival, celebrated once every twelve years in Kumbakonam.
  • Devotees worship Lord Someswarar for relief from Chandra Dosha, peace of mind, prosperity, and good health.

Temple Timings

Morning 5:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Evening 4:30 PM – 8:30 PM

Contact

Phone : +91 435 243 0349