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Ekambeswarar Temple, Kumbakonam

Coordinates: 10°57′30″N 79°22′51″E / 10.958446°N 79.380827°E / 10.958446; 79.380827
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Ekambeswarar Temple
Ekambeswarar Temple, Kumbakonam
Religion
AffiliationHinduism
DistrictThanjavur
Location
LocationKumbakonam
StateTamil Nadu
CountryIndia

Ekambeswarar Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located at Kumbakonam in Thanjavur district, Tamil Nadu, India.[1]

Presiding deity

The moolavar presiding deity, is found in his manifestation as Ekambeswarar. His consort, Parvati, is known as Kamatchiamman.[1]

Speciality

12 Shiva temples are connected with Mahamaham festival which happens once in 12 years in Kumbakonam. They are :

This temple is one among them.[1]

Kali Amman

There is a separate shrine for Kali Amman.[1]

See also

Kumbabishegam

The Kumbabishegam of the temple was held on 22 October 2015.[2]

Kumbabishegam 22 October 2015

References

10°57′30″N 79°22′51″E / 10.958446°N 79.380827°E / 10.958446; 79.380827