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It’s been a year since I went to Kumbakonam. When I think about it, I am unable to believe it. Time just flies in jet pace. All that remains are the memories fed in our little heads. I also realized that I have not posted some of the pictures yet. So, I decided to do it today – last year, same day, I travelled to the same place… It was a life changing journey…
Waiting for the next one! Hope
you enjoy the pictures J
Kumbakonam is famous for the
Mahamagham that takes place once in twelve years. When I had been there last
year, renovation works were going on because the Mahamagham was awaited. It
took place in February this year. So, the Gopuram
were either freshly painted or the work was in progress.
The beauty of the temples in Kumbakonam is that they carry an old world charm and are free from the commercialization that have become a part and parcel of famous temples. Their simplicity is truly marvelling!
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| Kumbeswarar Koil |
The driver who also transformed into
a guide for me took me to the Mangalambikavilas Hotel. He told me that it is a
very famous hotel and many celebrities go there to relish the taste of the food
served there. I have to tell you that it tasted like home food; the kind that
mothers cook – free from soda and all that. I had enjoyed the dosa and vada J I still remember its taste. The
hotel is situated inside the Kumbeswarar temple. Don’t miss it when go there. And
I had also slurped the Kumbakonam degree coffee.
If you are planning a trip to Kumbakonam,
Murugan Residency (I stayed here) and Sitthi Residency (Opposite to Murugan
Residency) can be a really good option to stay. And for travel, if you are looking for a good taxi
service, you can contact Shankar - 9524724442.
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It is my place.You have captured the essential spirit of the town in this short post.There are so many famous temples around the town.Yes,it breathes the old world charm unsullied yet by the modern urban culture.How come you are drawn to this ancient town?
ReplyDeleteI love kumbakonam gp... there is something very home-like and familiar about the place... last year I went there to pay visit to the several temples there including chidambaram and Thanjavur...
DeleteYou know my ancestors also belong to kumbakonam and most of the rituals that we follow in the temples in our hometown is similar to what we see in kumbakonam. So I just felt like I have to see this place !
Beautiful pictures. I'd love to go there someday.
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DeleteKumbakonam is a beautiful place. Lot of history.
ReplyDeleteI totally agree with you :)
DeleteI have never been here . Would like to visit
ReplyDeleteIts a really nice place... Like our native!
DeleteMesmerizing art.
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DeleteI have not visited Kumbeshwarar temple yet. Our Tamilnadu koil gopuram have got unique charm. I had been to a few temples in Karnataka last week. They look ancient, serene but no other state can beat the architecture of Tamilnadu temples. Beautiful pictures, esp. the first one!
ReplyDeleteI agree with you... No temples or the related architecture can match the intricacy and awesomeness of Tamil Nadu.. Thanks a lot Sandhya :)
DeleteBeautiful pics, reminded me of my trip to Kumbhkonam.actually one of my neighbours belongs to this place and ke kept telling me about this:)
ReplyDeleteI missed the kumbakonam degree kapi when I visited this place during mahamaham... not only the kapi, I couldn’t check anything, perhaps, we haven’t panned properly and it wasn’t the time to explore.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos from the temple town and towers!
Simply marvellous! Satya.
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