Arani to Kumbakonam - The Temple Town of Tamil Nadu Cauvery Delta
Kumbakonam, often called the temple town of the Cauvery delta, is located approximately 310 km from Arani. With over 188 Hindu temples within the city and its surroundings, Kumbakonam is one of the most densely populated temple towns in the world. It is also famous for the once-every-12-year Mahamaham festival ??? one of the largest religious gatherings in India ??? and for the finest Kumbakonam degree coffee.
Distance and Travel Time
- Distance: Approximately 310 km via Trichy
- Travel Time: 5 to 6 hours
- Best Route: Arani to Salem to Trichy to Kumbakonam (NH-38 / NH-67)
Top Attractions in Kumbakonam
- Adi Kumbeswarar Temple - The presiding Shiva temple of Kumbakonam; legend says the primordial pot (kumbham) brought by Shiva fell here during the great deluge and the lingam was formed from the fragments
- Mahamaham Tank - A sacred tank fed by the waters of nine sacred rivers; taking a dip here during the Mahamaham festival (every 12 years) is considered equal to bathing at all the sacred rivers in India
- Sarangapani Temple - One of the most important Vishnu Divya Desam temples with a magnificent 11-story raja gopuram
- Darasuram Airavateswarar Temple - A UNESCO World Heritage Site; a 12th-century Chola temple with incredibly intricate stone carvings and a musical staircase
- Swamimalai Murugan Temple - One of the six Arupadaiveedu temples of Lord Murugan; situated on an artificial hillock
- Brass and Silk Weaving - Kumbakonam is famous for Kumbakonam silk sarees and traditional brass idols; visit Kumbakonam bazaar for authentic handicrafts
Kumbakonam Degree Coffee
The famous Kumbakonam degree coffee is brewed with the freshest 100 percent chicory-free coffee powder and full-fat cow milk. No trip to Kumbakonam is complete without a cup at the iconic brahmin street coffee shops.
Taxi Fare from Arani to Kumbakonam
- Sedan: Starting from Rs 4,000 one way
- SUV: Starting from Rs 5,800 one way
Book your Arani to Kumbakonam taxi and immerse yourself in Tamil Nadu greatest concentration of ancient temples!
