Sarangapani Temple
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📍 Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu
⭐ Featured National SignificanceOne of the largest Vishnu temples and a prominent Divya Desam, famous for its magnificent architecture and the chariot-shaped sanctum.
🕒 Practical Information
🕉️ Spiritual Details
Lord Sarangapani (Vishnu)
Vishnu Temple
Sarangapani, Bow-holder Vishnu, Chariot Lord
✨ Spiritual Highlights
The temple grants divine protection and security, prosperity and wealth, success in righteous endeavors, spiritual guidance and wisdom, removal of obstacles, and fulfillment of sincere desires.
The temple is famous for protection from dangers and enemies, prosperity in business and ventures, spiritual guidance experiences, obstacle removal miracles, and powerful Divya Desam blessings.
Offering prayers for protection and prosperity, participating in chariot festival celebrations, Divya Desam pilgrimage activities, seeking spiritual guidance and wisdom.
Divine protection from all forms of danger, sustained prosperity and wealth, success in righteous business and ventures, spiritual wisdom and guidance, complete obstacle removal, and fulfillment of heartfelt desires.
📖 About Sarangapani Temple
Sarangapani Temple in Kumbakonam is one of the largest and most magnificent Vishnu temples in Tamil Nadu and is among the 108 Divya Desams. The temple is dedicated to Lord Sarangapani (Vishnu) and is famous for its unique chariot-shaped (ratha) sanctum sanctorum. The temple features impressive Dravidian architecture with towering gopurams and intricate sculptures. Built during the Chola period and later expanded by the Nayaks, the temple showcases the evolution of South Indian temple architecture. The temple is particularly significant for its connection to the Alwar saints and Vaishnavite tradition. The deity is known for granting prosperity, protection, and spiritual fulfillment.
🏛️ Architecture & Heritage
Chola-Nayak Dravidian Architecture (12th Century CE (Chola Period))
Chariot-shaped sanctum architecture, towering gopurams, magnificent Dravidian design, festival procession facilities, Chola-Nayak architectural elements
Chariot-form Sarangapani deity, bow and protective symbols, festival chariot, Divya Desam significance items, prosperity representations
🎉 Festivals & Celebrations
Brahmotsavam: Annual, Chariot Festival: As per calendar, Vaikunta Ekadashi: December-January
Grand chariot festival processions, Divya Desam pilgrimage events, protection blessing ceremonies, prosperity rituals
Summer chariot festival season, monsoon prosperity prayers, winter Divya Desam celebrations, year-round protection worship
🙏 Rituals & Traditions
Chariot-shaped sanctum worship, protection blessing rituals, prosperity ceremonies, Divya Desam pilgrimage traditions
Chariot festival traditions, Divya Desam pilgrimage customs, protection worship practices, prosperity seeking methods
Protection-blessed prasadam including prosperity offerings, chariot festival items, Divya Desam pilgrimage materials, and spiritual guidance aids
👕 Visitor Guidelines
Traditional South Indian attire preferred. Formal clothing for chariot festival participation.
Good accessibility with facilities for large festival crowds and chariot festival viewing.
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🕉️ Divine Snapshot
Lord Sarangapani (Vishnu)
Vishnu Temple
6:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu
Sarangapani Temple, Kumbakonam, Thanjavur District, Tamil Nadu 612001, India
✈️ How to Reach
Tiruchirappalli Airport (90 km)
Kumbakonam Railway Station (3 km)
Kumbakonam Bus Stand (2 km)
By Road: Central Kumbakonam temple town location. Major Divya Desam with excellent temple circuit connectivity.
🏨 Accommodation
Excellent accommodations available in Kumbakonam temple town.
🗺️ Nearby Attractions
Adi Kumbeswarar Temple, Navagraha temples, Darasuram, Airavatesvara Temple, and Kumbakonam temple circuit
🙏 Associated Deities
🎧 Audio Guide Available
Audio guide is available for this temple to enhance your spiritual experience.