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Adi Kumbeswarar Temple

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A temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, where he is worshipped as Adi Kumbeswarar.

Adi Kumbeswarar Temple, Kumbakonam is a Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva, located in the town of Kumbakonam in Thanjavur District Tamil Nadu, India. Shiva is worshiped as Adi Kumbeswarar, and is represented by the lingam. His consort Parvati is depicted as Mangalambigai Amman. The presiding deity is revered in the 7th-century-CE Tamil Saiva canonical, greatest work, the Tevaram, written by Tamil saint poets known as the Nayanmars and classified as Paadal Petra Sthalam.
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Airavatesvara Temple

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Map of Adi Kumbeswarar Temple

More sights nearby

Airavatesvara Temple

Kasi Viswanathar Temple

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