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Sarangapani Temple




Sarangapani Temple is located at Kumbakonam, in Thanjavur district, Tamil Nadu. It is the third most important temple for Vaishnavites in Southern India. The temple has an artistic gopuram 147 feet high. The deity of the temple is Lord Vishnu in Ananta Sayanam posture under the Adi Seshan in a chariot. There are also worship places for Goddess Komalavalli, Anjaneya and Desikar. The main festival of the temple is the Vaikunta Ekadesi which lasts for 21 days. Other main festival is the car festival during the month of Chithirai (April / May).


Updated on 7th June, 2005
District: Thanjavur
Location: Kumbakonam    

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