Residency Near By Temple
HISTORY :
HISTORY OF KUMBAKONAM : Kumbakonam is at present a Selection Grade Municipality, and it is the taluk Headquarters of Kumbakonam Taluk. The town is identified by many temples sprinkled all over the town, most of them are very ancient temples.One of many temples, most striking is the Lord Sarangapany, a Vaishanavite temple. This was probably built up by the Nayak Kings during 15th Century A.D. It consists of the twelve storied and 147 feet height. The Ramasamy temple which depicts the paintings of Ramayanam is another important Vaishanavite temple. Kumbeswara temple is an important Saivaite temple situated almost in the central part of the town. The important festival of the town is the Mahamaham festival. It takes place once in 12 years during the Tamil Month of Masi(February/March) and lakhs of pilgrim from various parts of India visit Kumbakonam and take a holy bath in the sacred Mahamaham tank which is situated in the heart of the town.
The temple at Thirunageswarar( Oppliyappan Sannadhi), the Lord siva temple which is 8 kms east of Kumbakonam.
Sri Thirupureeswarar temple at Pateeswaram which is 5kms southeast of Kumbakonam, was constructed by Govinda Dikshithar, a Minister of Naik King. Acchathappa during 16th Century. Another famous temple is Swamimalai which is one among the six abodes of Lord Muruga. swamimalai is situated 8 kms west of Kumbakonam. Many Nayanmars have sung in praise of this temple.
All the South Indian Brass Pooja articles and utensils are manufactured in Kumbakonam and these articles are manufactured nowhere in South India other than Kumbakonam. KuthuVilakku and Statues are the famous articles. Stainless Steel utensils are manufactured.Betelnuts, Suparis are manufactured in Kumbakonam. The Major Suppliers of Silk Sarees to the Indian Silk Saree Market is Kumbakonam Silk Industry.
HISTORY OF MAHAMAHAM :
HISTORY OF MAHAMAHAM TANK : The famous Mahamaham Tank of Kumbakonam is located near the Head Post Office. This tank covers an area of 6.2 acres and is in a shape of a pot. The tank is Surrounded by 16 small Mandapams and a “Nava Kannika Temple” in the Eastern Side. Govinda Theekshitan, the Chieftain, of Achutha Nayaka of Thanjavur, constructed sixteen Mandapams and stone steps around this tank. Brahmatheerthesar, Mukunthar, Thalesar, Rishakesar, Umaipakesar, Nairuthesar, Brahmeesar, Gangatheerthesar and Seshtra Paleesar, are the names of deities located in these Mandapams.
Brahmatheerthesar temple is located at the Northwestern portion of this tank. This temple is also known as “Thula Mandapam” where a big physical balance is provided for making contribution to the temple.
It is also believed that this tank consists of 19 Holy Theerthams around the tank periphery and another theertham at the centre. Vayu, Ganga, Brahma, Yamuna, Kubera, Gothavarai, Esaniam, Narmadha, Indra, Saraswathi, Akni, Cauvery, Nagam, Niruthi, Palaru, Thevan, Varunan, Saratu and Kannia are names of the Theerthams believed to be located inside this tank.
Apart from the above said Mandapams, around the tank area, a temple known as Abimukeshar Kovil occupies the eastern portion of the tank Kasi Vishwanathar Kovil situated on the northern bank of Mahamaham Tank and the temple and the big Gopuram in the front were constructed during the period of Nayaka rule.
