Kambatta Visvanathar Temple is a Hindu temple in Kumbakonam dedicated to Shiva, who is worshipped here as Kambatta Visvanathar, with his consort Parvati as Anandhanithi. It stands to the south-west of Adi Kumbeswarar Temple.
History
Under the Cholas there was a mint at this place, where gold and silver coins were made. A mint is called kambattam in Tamil, and the name stayed with the place and the temple. In older tradition the place was called Malathivanam. The temple's consecration ceremony (Kumbabishegam) was last held in October 2015.
Mahamaham
It is one of the 12 Shiva temples connected with the Mahamaham festival, held at the Mahamaham tank about once every 12 years.
Festivals at this temple
Dates are calculated from the Tamil calendar for Kumbakonam and can differ by a day from the temple’s own announcement. Always check with the temple before you travel.
February 21, 2027
Calculated dateMasi Magam theerthavari மாசி மகம் தீர்த்தவாரி
Theerthavari at the Mahamaham tank
Sources
- Hindu temples in Kumbakonam (Wikipedia)
- Mahamaham (Wikipedia)
- Kambatta Viswanathar Temple (Wikipedia)
- Kumbakonam Kambatta Visvanathar Temple (Tamil Wikipedia)
- Sri Adi Kambatta Viswanatha Swamy Temple, Kumbakonam (Veludharan Temples Visit)
Last reviewed October 6, 2026