Kumbakonam - Ancient Temples Tour from Tiruchirappalli
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Stop At: Adi Kumbeswarar Temple, Valayapettai Agraharam, Kumbakonam 612001 India
Adi Kumbeswarar temple complex houses many halls; the most notable is the sixteen-pillared hall built during the Vijayanagar period that has all the 27 stars and 12 zodiacs sculpted in a single stone
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Sarangapani Temple, Nh-45c Near Uchipilliar Kovil, Kumbakonam India
Sarangapani temple tower is the tallest in the town, it has figures depicting various religious stories and there are five other smaller towers in the temple.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Chakkarapani Temple, Nr. River Cauvery, Kumbakonam 612001 India
Chakrapani temple has granite walls enclosing all the shrines and pierced by a five - tiered rajagopuram (the gateway tower) with noted for its exquisite pillars.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Ramaswamy Temple, Sarangapani South Street Valayapettai Agraharam, Kumbakonam India
Ramaswamy temple sixty four pillars in the hall are sculpted with exquisite finesse depicting various episodes of the epic Ramayana. Each pillar is carved out of a single stone and the delicacy is very prominent.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Nageshwara Temple, Centre Of The City, Kumbakonam India
Nageswaraswamy temple shows early Chola art in its best form particularly in the form of human figures, on the walls almost life-size reflect either the donors to the temples or contemporary princesses and princes.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Airavatesvara Temple, Thanjavur Darasuram, Kumbakonam 612001 India
The Airavatesvara Temple at Darasuram near Kumbakonam was built by the Chola king Rajaraja II (1143-1173 CE) The front mandapa (hall) known in the inscriptions as Rajagambhiran tirumandapam, is unique as it was conceptualized as a chariot with wheels. The pillars of this mandapa are highly ornate. The elevation of all the units is elegant with sculptures dominating the architecture. A number of sculptures from this temple are the masterpieces of Chola art. The labelled miniature friezes extolling the events that happened to the 63 nayanmars (Saiva saints) are noteworthy and reflect the deep roots of Saivism in this region.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Brihadeeshwara Temple, Trichy High road, Thanjavur 613001 India
The most prestigious Brihadeeswarar temple was constructed following a command received by Chola King Rajaraja I in his dreams. This temple possesses a tall linga of the Lord Shiva which measures about 3.7 meter and also tallest Vimana in whole world. One among the splendors of Indian architectures, the gopurams present in the Brihadeeswarar shrine is embellished with sculptural carvings of several gods and goddesses.Built with massive proportions together with simple design, this temple is known to provide inspiration for further constructions in future even at south-east Asia together with South India.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Thanjavur Royal Palace and Art Gallery, Art Gallery, Thanjavur 613001 India
Explore Royal palace with Art Gallery
Duration: 1 hour
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This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Adi Kumbeswarar Temple, Valayapettai Agraharam, Kumbakonam 612001 India
Adi Kumbeswarar temple complex houses many halls; the most notable is the sixteen-pillared hall built during the Vijayanagar period that has all the 27 stars and 12 zodiacs sculpted in a single stone
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Sarangapani Temple, Nh-45c Near Uchipilliar Kovil, Kumbakonam India
Sarangapani temple tower is the tallest in the town, it has figures depicting various religious stories and there are five other smaller towers in the temple.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Chakkarapani Temple, Nr. River Cauvery, Kumbakonam 612001 India
Chakrapani temple has granite walls enclosing all the shrines and pierced by a five - tiered rajagopuram (the gateway tower) with noted for its exquisite pillars.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Ramaswamy Temple, Sarangapani South Street Valayapettai Agraharam, Kumbakonam India
Ramaswamy temple sixty four pillars in the hall are sculpted with exquisite finesse depicting various episodes of the epic Ramayana. Each pillar is carved out of a single stone and the delicacy is very prominent.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Nageshwara Temple, Centre Of The City, Kumbakonam India
Nageswaraswamy temple shows early Chola art in its best form particularly in the form of human figures, on the walls almost life-size reflect either the donors to the temples or contemporary princesses and princes.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Airavatesvara Temple, Thanjavur Darasuram, Kumbakonam 612001 India
The Airavatesvara Temple at Darasuram near Kumbakonam was built by the Chola king Rajaraja II (1143-1173 CE) The front mandapa (hall) known in the inscriptions as Rajagambhiran tirumandapam, is unique as it was conceptualized as a chariot with wheels. The pillars of this mandapa are highly ornate. The elevation of all the units is elegant with sculptures dominating the architecture. A number of sculptures from this temple are the masterpieces of Chola art. The labelled miniature friezes extolling the events that happened to the 63 nayanmars (Saiva saints) are noteworthy and reflect the deep roots of Saivism in this region.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Brihadeeshwara Temple, Trichy High road, Thanjavur 613001 India
The most prestigious Brihadeeswarar temple was constructed following a command received by Chola King Rajaraja I in his dreams. This temple possesses a tall linga of the Lord Shiva which measures about 3.7 meter and also tallest Vimana in whole world. One among the splendors of Indian architectures, the gopurams present in the Brihadeeswarar shrine is embellished with sculptural carvings of several gods and goddesses.Built with massive proportions together with simple design, this temple is known to provide inspiration for further constructions in future even at south-east Asia together with South India.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Thanjavur Royal Palace and Art Gallery, Art Gallery, Thanjavur 613001 India
Explore Royal palace with Art Gallery
Duration: 1 hour
Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Private transportation
- Fuel surcharge
- Gratuities
- Parking Fees
- Toll Charges
- Bottled water
Not included
- Food and drinks
- Special Darshan Fees (if any)
- Entry/Admission - Thanjavur Royal Palace and Art Gallery
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Shoes must be removed at places of worship, Dress code is smart casual (Please be advised to dress accordingly for places of worship; shorts or sleeveless tops are not recommended)
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Cultural
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