Kalahasteeswarar Temple | |
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Religion | |
Affiliation | Hinduism |
District | Thanjavur |
Deity | Kalahasteeswarar(
Shiva ) Gnanambikai (goddess) |
Location | |
Location | Kumbakonam |
State | Tamil Nadu |
Country | India |
Kalahasteeswarar Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva located at Kumbakonam in Thanjavur district, Tamil Nadu, India. [1]
The moolavar presiding deity, is found in his manifestation as Kalahasteeswarar. His consort, Parvati, is known as Gnanambikai. [2]
12 Shiva temples are connected with Mahamaham festival which happens once in 12 years in Kumbakonam. They are :
This temple is one among them. [3]
The temple was renovated by Serfoji of Thanjavur. [2]
The Mahasamprokshanam also known as Kumbabishegam of the temple was held on 26 October 2015. [4]
10°57′59″N 79°22′39″E / 10.966319°N 79.377602°E