Published Date: March 6, 2025
Located in the Thanjavur district, this holy city houses close to two hundred temples. The number clearly says why it is called “The temple town” or “City of temples.” The city is popular among Indians for its “Mahamaham” festival which occurs only once every twelve years and the navagraha temples.
Best Time to Visit Kumbakonam for a Temple Tour
The best time to visit Kumbakonam is during the winter months (October to March), as the weather is pleasant for exploring temples. Many devotees also prefer visiting during major festivals like Mahamaham, which happens once every 12 years. To plan your Tamil Nadu trip at the right time, check out our guide on the Best Time to Visit Tamil Nadu.
If you’re considering Kumbakonam for a pilgrimage tour, you’ve landed on the right page. This blog post curates the best temples to visit in and around Kumbakonam.
7 Best Temples Other than Navagraha Temples
- Uppiliappan Temple—one of the Divya Desams of Lord Vishnu
- Adi Kumbeswarar Temple—Lord Shiva bestows with spiritual power
- Kasi Viswanathar Temple—Goddess Durga faces Lord Chandikeswara
- Nageswaraswamy Temple—Built in the 9th century by the great Aditya Chola
- Chakrapani Temple—Dedicated to Lord Vishnu who incarnated as Chakrapani
- Dhenupureeswarar Temple—about 1000 years old
- Sarangapani temple—Dedicated to Lord Vishnu who incarnated as Sarangapani
List of Navagraha Temples in Kumbakonam (In no particular order)
Temple for Surya—Suryanar Kovil Temple
Located at Aduthurai, this temple is dedicated to the God of the ‘Sun’ who showers good health and prosperity to devotees.
Timings: Except Sunday (7 am to 12.30 pm and 4 pm to 8.30 pm) and on Sunday (6 am to 8.30 pm).
Temple for Budha—Swetharanyeswarar Temple
Situated in Thiruvenkadu, this temple is dedicated to the God of ‘Budha’ who bestows devotees with intelligence and other interpersonal skills. This navagraha represents the Mercury planet.
Timings: All days (6 am to 12.30 pm and 4 pm to 8 pm).
Temple for Angaragan—Vaitheeswaran Koil Temple
Vaitheeswarankoil is one of the famous temples in Kumbakonam that is dedicated to the God of the ‘Mars.’ It is believed that worshipping this God provides healing powers for people suffering from physical illness or serious health concerns.
Timings: Except Sunday (6 am to 1 pm and 4 pm to 9 pm) and on Sunday (6 am to 9 pm).
Temple for Sukran—Agniswarar Temple
Accountable for love and harmony in relationships, this God represents the planet Venus or the God of ‘Sukran’. It is located at Kanjanur.
Timings: All days (7.30 am to 12 pm and 4.30 pm to 8 pm).
Temple for Guru—Apatsahayesvarar Temple
Alangudi near Tiruvarur houses this temple dedicated to the planet Jupiter or the God of ‘Guru.’ People visit this temple to get spiritual vibes and wisdom. It is one of the best temples to visit in Kumbakonam.
Timings: All days (6 am to 1 pm and 4 pm to 8.30 pm).
Temple for Rahu—Naganathar Temple
This temple in Thirunageswaram is dedicated to the God of ‘Rahu’ who blesses devotees with success and prosperity with the support of navagraha.
Timings: All days (6 am to 1 pm and 4 pm to 9 pm).
Temple for Chandra—Kailasanathar Temple
People visit this temple to seek mental peace and emotional control. It is loacted at Thingalur near Papanasam. It is dedicated to the God of ‘the Moon.’
Timings: All days (9 am to 12.30 pm and 4 pm to 6.30 pm).
Temple for Shani—Thirunallar Saniswaran Temple
People worshipping this God of ‘Shani’ located near Karaikal connect to the Saturn planet. People worship this God for longevity and good health. In fact, if you ask many people “Why visit Kumbakonam?,” their answer would be this Thirunallar temple.
Timings: Except Saturday (6 am to 1 pm and 4 pm to 9 pm) and on Saturday (4.30 am to 9 pm).
Temple for Ketu—Naganathaswamy Temple
Located at Keezhaperumpallam, near Mayiladuthurai, this temple helps its devotees attain spiritual sanctity and growth.
Timings: All days (6 am to 12.45 pm and 3.30 pm to 8.30 pm).
Conclusion
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many navagraha temples are in this holy town?
As the name implies, there are nine navagraha temples in and around the holy town. Each God represents a planet and the respective God.
- Are there any other tourist attractions in Kumbakonam?
Yes, there are minimal tourist places in the city other than temples, like the Mahamaham tank and the house of the great mathematician Srinivasa Ramanujan.
- Is it worth visiting Kumbakonam?
Of course, visiting this holy town and its temples brings mental peace, healing power, emotional power, health, and prosperity.