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Thiru Kudanthai or Kumbakonam as it is commonly referred to is one of the ancient towns of India and a very important centre of Hindu pilgrimage. This sacred and celebrated place has been famous as a seat of learning, culture, art and tradition. And therefore, it is extended the highest respects from time immemorial. Steeped in antiquity, the ancient town of Kumbakonam by the side of river Kaveri derives its name from its presiding deity Kumbeshwara. Known as Kudamukku in the earlier days, it is said to have been ruled by the Pallavas. It is located between the two rivers, the Kaveri in the north and Arasalar in the south. It extends about two miles in length from North to South and one mile in breadth from east to west and is surrounded by a number of Vishnu and Shiva temples.  

Thiru Kudanthai or Kumbakonam as it is commonly referred to is one of the ancient towns of India and a very important centre of Hindu pilgrimage. This sacred and celebrated place has been famous as a seat of learning, culture, art and tradition. And therefore, it is extended the highest respects from time immemorial. Steeped in antiquity, the ancient town of Kumbakonam by the side of river Kaveri derives its name from its presiding deity Kumbeshwara. Known as Kudamukku in the earlier days, it is said to have been ruled by the Pallavas. It is located between the two rivers, the Kaveri in the north and Arasalar in the south. It extends about two miles in length from North to South and one mile in breadth from east to west and is surrounded by a number of Vishnu and Shiva temples.  

The sanctity of the temple stems from its holy head Aravamudha and the temple dates back to vedic times. The huge Sarangapani temple is in the centre of the town and all roads are so paved that they lead us to the shrine. It is the hub of spiritual life and prime attraction for every devotee of Narayana.  

The huge Sarangapani temple is in the centre of the town and all roads are paved in such a way that they lead us to the shrine. It is considered a hub of spiritual life and prime attraction for every devotee of Narayana. Mahavishnu here is worshipped here as Sarangapani and Mahalakshmi goes by the name Komalavalli thayar. The much-hallowed kshetra is known as Bhaskara kshetra. The vimana is known as Vaidhika vimana and the Pushkarni is named Hema Pushkarni.

 

Lord Vishnu is worshipped here as Sarangapani and Lakshmi goes by the name Komalavallithayar. The much-hallowed kshetra is known as Bhaskarakshetra. The viman is known as Vaidhikaviman and the Pushkarni is named HemaPushkarni. The Lord is facing the east in a Sayana posture.

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Just as Srirangam, on the two sides of Kumbakonam flow Kaveri and Arasalar rivers as a grand necklace. There are two entrances to the shrine, south and north. The southern entrance is used during Dakshinayana (14th Jan-15th July) and the northern side used during Uttarayana (16th July-13th Jan). The Dakshinayana entrance is known as the doorway to marriage as Lord Sarngapani came out of this corridor after his marriage to Komalavalli. This sacred shrine is sung by seven of the twelve alwars. Because of Nathamuni, this shrine has a special significance in the history of Vaishnavism. It was in this sannadhiNadhamuni, the grand father of Alavandar first heard the ten hymns of Nammalwar in praise of Amudan and he heralded the renaissance of all the four thousand hymns of the Alwars at AlwarThirunagari.  

Just as Srirangam, on the two sides of Kumbakonam flow Kaveri and Arasalar rivers as a grand necklace. There are two entrances to the shrine, south and north. The southern entrance is used during Dakshinayana (14th Jan-15th July) and the northern side used during Uttarayana (16th July-13th Jan). The Dakshinayana entrance is known as the doorway to marriage as Lord Sarngapani came out of this corridor after his marriage to Komalavalli. This sacred shrine is sung by seven of the twelve alwars. Because of Nathamuni, this shrine has a special significance in the history of Vaishnavism. It was in this sannadhiNadhamuni, the grand father of Alavandar first heard the ten hymns of Nammalwar in praise of Amudan and he heralded the renaissance of all the four thousand hymns of the Alwars at AlwarThirunagari.  

== Legends ==

== Legends ==