Moolavar
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Ramaswami
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Urchavar
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Amman / Thayar
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Thala Virutcham
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Theertham
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Agamam / Pooja
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Old year
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500 years old
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Historical Name
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City
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Kumbakonam
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District
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State
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Tamil Nadu
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Temple's Speciality
Lord Sri Rama blesses the devotees with all his brothers and
Mother Sita. While Sri Hanuman appears with his club in all Vaishnava temples, he
is holding a Veena here.
General Information
There are many temples in India for Lord Sri Rama. There is a temple for Sri Bharatha in
Iringnalakuda in Kerala state. But all
Rama Brothers appear together only Ayodhya temple in U.P., Ayodhyapattanam in
Salem district and in Kumbakonam. Lords Vinayaka, Bhoovarahaswami are in the
wall around the sanctum sanctorum. There
is also a shrine for Lord Perumal with Mothers Sridevi and Bhoodevi. Ramayana scenes are drawn in herbal
colours. School Children are taken to
this temple for learning the Ramayana story.
The temple was built 400 years ago by king Ragunatha Naicker.
Temple History
Dasaratha King of Ayodhya was sad as
he had no issues to look after the kingdom after him. As advised by Guru Vasishta, he conducted a
yajna called Puthrakameshti Yajna seeking child boon. To establish Dharma on Earth Lord Vishnu was
born to him as Rama from his first queen Kausalya. Vishnu’s Adisesha and conch were born as
Lakshmana and Satrugna to his their queen Sumitra. Bharatha representing Vishnu’s discus was
born to the second queen Kaikeyi and was a symbol of Dharma himself. Rama, Lakshmana, Bharatha and Satrugna were
born on very auspicious days with Punarvasu, Pushya, Aslesha as their birth
stars respectively. All the four
brothers were a living and practical example in human forms of the rule of
Vedas. Rama and Lakshmana were close to
each other while Satrugna was close to Bharatha.
Bharatha, an outstanding example of
the political dharma of the days, ruled Ayodhya as its acting Governor of Rama
from the Nandhi Grama placing Rama’s sandals on the throne. He ruled till the return of Rama from his
exile after 14 years.
Their wives excelled their husbands
in upholding Dharmas.
No power on earth could separate the
brothers. They were united by soul and
mind. Lord Sri Rama in the temple
appears as on the Coronation Day in Ayodhya with His consort Mother Sita who
suffered untold suffering during their exile, Lakshmana who was only happy to
share the hardships of jungle life along with his brother, Bharatha and
Satrugna whose sacrifice deserves all praise and Sri Anjaneya who was the soul
of Rama in deciding His final victory over Ravana. After Ayodhya in U.P. this is the temple in Kumbakonam
in the coronation style, a pilgrim town known for its famous temples and
Theertha – Sacred waters – importance.
Festival:
Sri Rama Navami is celebrated in the temple with special
pujas in March-April – Panguni Tamil month. On the Masi Maga day in
February-March, Lord Sri Rama and Mother Sita visit the Maga Magam Temple Tank
for a bath and offer Theertha Prasad to devotees.
Special Features
Miracle Based: Lord Sri Rama blesses the devotees with
all his brothers and Mother Sita. While Sri Hanuman appears with his club in
all Vaishnava temples, he is holding a Veena here.
Opening Time
The temple is open from 6.00 a.m. to 12.00 a.m. and from
4.00 p.m. to 9.00 p.m.
Address
Arulmigu Ramasamy Temple, kumbakonam-612001, Thanjavur
Phone
+91 435 2401788
Location :
The temple is at the southern end of the Big Bazaar Street in Kumbakonam linked by road and rail from all corners of the state.
Near By Railway Station :
Kumbakonam.
The temple is at the southern end of the Big Bazaar Street in Kumbakonam linked by road and rail from all corners of the state.
Near By Railway Station :
Kumbakonam.
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