Arulmigu Sarangapani Swamy Temple

Arulmigu Sarangapani Swamy Temple, Kumbakonam

Temple Details

Presiding Deity Lord Vishnu as Sri Sarangapani (Aravamudhan/Perumal)
Goddess Sri Komalavalli Thayar
Temple Type Divya Desam (one of the 108 Divya Desams) and one of the Pancharanga Kshetrams dedicated to Lord Vishnu
Location Valayapettai Agraharam, Kumbakonam, Thanjavur District, Tamil Nadu – 612001.

Historical Significance

  • The temple is believed to be over 1,500 years old, with the present structure receiving major contributions from the Medieval Cholas and later expansions by the Vijayanagara and Nayak rulers.
  • The magnificent 11-tier Rajagopuram, rising about 173 feet (53 metres), is one of the tallest temple towers in Tamil Nadu.
  • The sanctum is uniquely designed in the form of a celestial chariot drawn by horses and elephants, symbolizing Lord Vishnu's divine descent to marry Goddess Komalavalli.

Religious Importance

  • Revered in the Nalayira Divya Prabandham by several Alwars, the temple is one of the 108 Divya Desams and among the most sacred Vaishnavite shrines in India.
  • It is one of the Pancharanga Kshetrams, the five sacred Vishnu temples situated along the River Kaveri.
  • The temple is closely associated with the Mahamaham Festival held once every twelve years at Kumbakonam, attracting lakhs of devotees from across the country.

Temple Timings

Morning 7:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Evening 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Contact

Phone : +91 435 243 0349 / +91 94435 24529