Arulmigu Chakrapani Swami Temple

Arulmigu Chakrapani Swami Temple, Kumbakonam

Temple Details

Presiding Deity Lord Vishnu as Sri Chakrapani Swamy (Sudarshana Perumal)
Goddess Sri Vijayavalli Thayar
Temple Type Ancient Vaishnavite Temple and one of the five Mahamaham Vishnu temples of Kumbakonam
Location Chakrapani Sannathi Street, Kumbakonam, Thanjavur District, Tamil Nadu – 612001.

Historical Significance

  • The temple is believed to have been built during the 15th century under the Thanjavur Nayak rulers, with later additions by successive rulers.
  • According to legend, after destroying the demon Jalandhasura, Lord Vishnu's Sudarshana Chakra emerged with immense brilliance and came to rest at Kumbakonam, where Lord Brahma consecrated it.
  • The temple features a magnificent five-tier Rajagopuram and is renowned for its unique architecture and beautifully carved stone pillars.

Religious Importance

  • The temple is one of the most important shrines dedicated to Lord Sudarshana (Chakra), where Lord Vishnu appears in a rare form with eight arms holding various divine weapons and a third eye on His forehead.
  • A unique feature of this temple is that Bilva leaves, which are traditionally offered only to Lord Shiva, are also offered to Lord Chakrapani.
  • It is one of the five Vishnu temples associated with the Mahamaham Festival, celebrated once every twelve years in Kumbakonam.

Temple Timings

Morning 6:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Evening 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Contact

Phone : +91 435 240 3284