• The presiding deity Adi Kumbeshwarar is revered in the Tevaram, written by Tamil saint poets known as the Nayanmars and classified as Paadal Petra Sthalam.
• The temple is one of the Shakti Peethas where Parvathi, the consort of Shiva is consecrated as a major deity. Mangalambigai is known as Mantira Piteswari.
• The city name Kumbakonam itself is derived from mythical pot (kumbha) of the Hindu god Brahma ‘ and the slight angle of the Linga ‘Konam’ and hence the name “Kumbakonam”.

Pooja details in Adi Kumbeshwarar Temple

• Devotees perform abishek, archanas and offer vastras to Adi Kumbeshwarar and Mother Mangalambika to get better career/job prospects.
• Aavani covering August-September is the Malayalam New Year Day when Sun will be in Leo that determines the weather of the year throughout. The practice of fasting during the Sundays of this month praying to Sun and Nagaraja for protection of the crops from creatures as rat etc. is followed since ancient days.

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• Pickup and Drop point is Kumbakonam. The trip would be customised based on requirements and all complete details would be provided before booking.