Temple
Swamimalai Swaminatha Swamy Temple
On the banks of a branch of the Kaveri near Kumbakonam, this Murugan temple โ one of the six Arupadai Veedu โ sits atop a 60-foot hillock, with shrines of Sundareswarar and Meenakshi at the foot.
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- โ 35 km from Jayankondam
- Best time
- October โ March; early morning
- Timings
- Usually 6 am โ 12 noon, 4 pm โ 8:30 pm
- Entry
- Free
๐งญ Nearby from here
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UNESCO World Heritage
Temple
Airavatesvara Temple, Darasuram
UNESCO World Heritage Chola temple built by Rajaraja Chola II in the 12th century.
๐ โ 45 km from Jayankondam
Temple
Patteeswaram Thenupuriswarar Temple
Paadal Petra Sthalam where Nandi moved aside for Sambandar; known for its Durga shrine.
๐ โ 40 km from Jayankondam
Temple
Adi Kumbeswarar Temple, Kumbakonam
Kumbakonamโs main Shiva temple โ a Paadal Petra Sthalam with four gopurams.
๐ โ 45 km from Jayankondam
Temple
Ramaswamy Temple, Kumbakonam
Nayak-era Rama temple known for its sculptures and Ramayana murals.
๐ โ 45 km from Jayankondam
Temple
Nageswaraswamy Temple, Kumbakonam
Counted as the earliest of all Chola temples โ a Paadal Petra Sthalam.
๐ โ 45 km from Jayankondam
๐ Rahu
Temple
Thirunageswaram Naganathar Temple (Rahu)
Rahu Sthalam on the outskirts of Kumbakonam.
๐ โ 35 km from Jayankondam