Kumbakonam - கும்பகோணம் |
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Kumbakonam is one of the oldest towns in Tamilnadu and is famous for its Mahamaham festival. In the 7th Century it was the Capital of Chola Kings. Kumbakonam, the famous temple town of South India, is picturesquely located amidst the two rivers, Cauvery & Arasalar. This well-known temple town, situated on the banks of river Cauvery in picturesque surroundings, is considered one of the seven important holy cities of India. It is 38 km from Thanjavur.
| Type | Temple | Region Type | Altitude | 24 m | |||||
| District | Kumbakonam | State | Tamil Nadu | Region | South | ||||
| Area | Population as per 2001 census | 140,021 | Languages | ||||||
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| Nearby Stations | KUMBAKONAM KMU | Nearby Airports | Tiruchirapalli Airport (TIR) | Nearby Places | Valangiman | ||||
| STD Code | 0435 | Pincode | 612001 | Other Names | |||||
| Other Langauge Names |
Hindi: कुंभकोणम Tamil: கும்பகோணம் (kumpakōṇam) |
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