Itineraries
A 2-day Kumbakonam itinerary for pilgrims
Two days in Kumbakonam: the Mahamaham tank and the town's great temples on day one, Darasuram, Swamimalai and nearby temples on day two.
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Mahamaham and Kumbakonam guides and stories
Practical guides, temple stories, itineraries and memories for Mahamaham 2028 and Kumbakonam.
Planning a Mahamaham pilgrimage or a trip to Kumbakonam? These guides explain what to expect, which temples to visit and how to plan your days, written from sources we cite at the foot of each article.
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Temples & culture
Kumbakonam beyond temples: degree coffee, bronze casting and silk
Kumbakonam degree coffee, Swamimalai bronze casting and Thirubuvanam silk: the crafts and tastes of the temple town, and what to look out for.
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Temples & culture
The legend of Mahamaham: the pot of amrita and Kumbakonam's name
According to tradition, Brahma's pot came to rest at Kumbakonam after a great flood and its nectar filled the tank: the legend behind Mahamaham.
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Itineraries
The Navagraha temple circuit from Kumbakonam
The nine Navagraha temples around Kumbakonam, one for each planetary deity: where they are, what links them and how to plan the circuit.
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Temples & culture
The temples of Mahamaham: a visitor's introduction
An introduction to the 12 Shiva and 5 Vishnu temples connected with Mahamaham in Kumbakonam: what they share and how to plan your visits.
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