Ramaswamy Temple is a Hindu temple in Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu, India that honors Rama, a Vishnu incarnation. It is a famous temple in the town, as well as one of the most prominent Rama temples in India. This temple is also classified as one located on the banks of the Kaveri River.
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- History/Legend of the Temple Achutha Nayaka of Thanjavur built the Ramaswamy temple in the 16th century. Maha Mandapams are embellished with beautiful stone carvings of Rama-Katha.Some of the temple's most famous carvings include Vamana Avatharam, Meenakshi Kalyanam, and Sukreeva Pattabisegam.The outside Prahara is made up of all 219 wall murals that depict scenes from the classic epic "Ramayanam".The other temples in the temple complex include Alwar Sannathi, Sreenivasa Sannathi, and Gopalan Sannathi. It is a significant temple in the town, as well as one of India's most prominent Rama temples. This temple is also considered a temple built on the banks of the River Kaveri, and it is one of five Vishnu temples associated with the Mahamaham festival, which takes place once every 12 years in Kumbakonam.
- Name of the Deities Lord Raman Lord Lakshmanan Goddess Sita
- Nearby Cities and Distance Thanjavur - 38.7km Trichy - 88km Karaikal - 57.4km Villupuram - 129km
- Mode of Transport(from the nearest city) Car. Bus. Train.
- Duration (from the nearest city) Thanjavur 48min
- Estimated cost of the travel (from the nearest city) car,auto,bus... The minimum bus fare from Thanjavur to Kumbakonam is INR 44.00. A car ride from Kumbakonam to Thanjavur costs between ₹2,782 and ₹4,259. Train costs range from ₹145 to ₹1175.
- Temple Instructions Wearing traditional Indian clothing is the dress code.Photographs are not permitted.
- Special Days and Special Happenings Sri Rama Navami is a major celebration held on the ninth day after the New Moon in March/April. This is one of five Vishnu temples associated with the Mahamaham festival, which occurs once every 12 years in Kumbakonam.
- Rituals Available Not Available.
- Offerings Devotees offer Vastra's, flowers, and Archana during workship.
- Prasadham The prasadam in the temple is very very tasty and they give you a big scoop of it to satisfy your taste buds. Don't miss this temple if you are in Kumbakonam.
- Benefits of Visiting Benefits from gods and goddesses include long life, wealth, good health, timely marriage, and childbirth.
- Is this temple a Paadal Petra Sthalam? No
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- Other things to do / places of interest Kampaheswarar Temple (8.2km), Raja Raja Chelan memorial (8.8km), Mahamaham tank (1km).
- Nearby Temples Rajagopalaswamy Temple. Varahaperumal Temple. Chakrapani Temple. Adi Kumbeswarar Temple. Sarangapani temple.
- Nearby Eateries Moshika Bhavan 24hrs Vegetarian Restaurant. Mangalambiga Coffee and Tiffin Center. Grand Inn Restaurant. Adhis Restaurants. Rice n Spice.
- Hotels / Home stays: Lee Benz-Ark Hotel. Hotel Raya's & Raya's Annexe. Starwin Residency. Hotel Metro. Sivamurugan Hotels.
- Standard Weather Kumbakonam experiences a tropical climate with scorching summers, heavy rainfall during the monsoon season, and milder winters.
- For the best experience / Must know Beautiful statues of Rama and Seetha in coronation pose can be found at this temple, also referred to as the southern Ayodhya. With a bow and arrows in hand, Lakshmana stands by Rama, while Bharatha holds an umbrella and Shatrughna holds a fan. This is the only temple where we may view the idols of Bharatha, Shatrughna, Rama, Seetha, and Lakshmana. One of the temples situated on the Kaveri River's banks is Kumbakonam's Ramaswamy Temple.
- Not to miss This temple is special because Lord Rama, the primary deity, is seated here.This image shows Lord Hanuman wearing a veena. Lord Sri Rama was spotted in this temple with all of his siblings. The scenes in the Ramayana are depicted through visuals.
- Note for Travelers This temple is located 200 meters down the road across from Someswarar Temple in Kumbakonam.You can park in the narrow roads by the temple or by the large tank on the main road, and it's a 100-meter walk to the temple.
Opening Hours
Monday:
6:00 AM - 12:30 PM & 4:00 PM - 9:30 PM.
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Tuesday:
6:00 AM - 12:30 PM & 4:00 PM - 9:30 PM.
Wednesday:
6:00 AM - 12:30 PM & 4:00 PM - 9:30 PM.
Thursday:
6:00 AM - 12:30 PM & 4:00 PM - 9:30 PM.
Friday:
6:00 AM - 12:30 PM & 4:00 PM - 9:30 PM.
Saturday:
6:00 AM - 12:30 PM & 4:00 PM - 9:30 PM.
Sunday:
6:00 AM - 12:30 PM & 4:00 PM - 9:30 PM.
FAQ's
What is the most unique feature of the Ramaswamy Temple?
This painting depicts the entire Ramayana.
Who are all the deities of the Ramaswamy Temple?
One of the few temples in South India that features Ram, Sita, Lakshmana, and Anjaneya as the major deities.
