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Kalahasteeswarar Temple, Kumbakonam
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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]
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| Thiruppanandal block |
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| Thiruvaiyaru block |
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| Thiruvidaimarudur block |
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| Orathanadu block |
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