Chakrapani Temple
About Chakrapani Temple
Far From City: 2 kms from city center
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About Chakrapani Temple
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Time Required:1 - 2 hrs
Open Time:7:00 AM - 12:00 PM and 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Cost:No Entry Fee
Legend of Chakrapani Temple
The most prominent legend associated with Chkrapani Temple goes on to say that once Lord Shiva sent his discus (chakra) called as Sudarshana to kill King Jalandasura. Sudarshana during his journey happened to appear through river Kaveri where God Brahma was taking a bath. Impressed by its prowess, Brahma installed the image of Sudarshana at the spot where the temple is now constructed. In the process, Surya, who was glowing vivaciously diminished due to Sudarshana Chakra. To get back its light, it prayed to Sudarshana and restored its powers. From then on, Vishnu attained the name of Chakrapani.
Architecture of Chakrapani Temple
The temple is noted for its beautifully sculpted pillars. Besides the five tiered rajagopuram, the temple has impressive granite walls circumferencing all shrines. The presiding deity of Lord Vishnu has eight arms, each with a weapon and a third eye on its forehead; and is installed in the inner sanctum on an elevated platform. The structure has the outer Prakara in the form of a balcony and an eastern and western entrances known as ?Thatchinaya Vayil? and ?Utharavana Vayil? respectively. Other idols in the temple include a panchmukha (five faced) Hanuman, King Serfoji II worshipping Lord Vishnu, Agampara Vinayakar, Panchamuga Aancheneyar and Vijayavalli.
How to Reach Chakrapani Temple
Chakrapani Temple is located in the heart of Kumbakonam city 2 kms from the city railway station, and is easily accessible in hired taxi- cabs, autos or state-run buses.
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