Sāraṅgapāṇi Temple, Kumbakonam
A chariot-shaped sanctum in the temple town
⭐ Why it is famous
The sanctum is built as a chariot drawn by horses and elephants; Kumbakonam's Mahāmaham tank festival every twelve years draws millions.
📜 Pilgrimage history
Chola foundation with a 45 m eleven-tier Rājagopuram from the Nayak era; one of the three great Vaiṣṇava kṣetras with Srirangam and Tirupati.
🕰️ Temple timings
- 06:00 – 12:00 and 16:00 – 20:30
🙏 Darśan details
- Free darśan
- Use Kumbakonam as a base for the Navagraha circuit
🚉 Location & getting there
📍 Sāraṅgapāṇi Temple, Kumbakonam, Kumbakonam, ThanjavurKumbakonam (KMU) — 2 km
Kumbakonam bus stand — state transport buses stop here.
Tiruchirappalli (TRZ) — 95 km
Well connected by bus to Thanjavur (40 km) and Chidambaram.
🪔 Poojas, sevās & tickets
This temple does not publish a rate list. Darśan is free; ārcanā, abhiṣeka and other sevās are booked at the counter inside the temple on the day.
🧭 Around the temple
Places to see besides the temple — tap any one to open it in Google Maps.
🛏️ Where to stay
- Hotels across Kumbakonam
- Heritage stays at Swamimalai
₹ Indicative trip cost (per head, 2 days)
| Budget | Standard | Comfort |
|---|---|---|
| ₹1,800 | ₹3,500 | ₹9,000 |
🛕 Nearby temples
📌 Other attractions nearby
- Airavatesvara Temple, Darasuram
- Gangaikonda Cholapuram