Gauthameswarar Temple, Kumbakonam, Hindu temple on Mahamaham Tank eastern bank, Kumbakonam, India.
The Gauthameswarar Temple features traditional Dravidian architecture with intricate stone carvings and a prominent entrance tower dedicated to Lord Shiva.
The temple originated from a sacred spot where the thread of a divine vessel fell, leading to the formation of a natural Shiva lingam.
The temple participates in the Mahamaham festival every twelve years alongside eleven other Shiva temples in Kumbakonam, drawing thousands of devotees.
The temple conducts daily rituals and ceremonies, with the main prayer times scheduled in the morning from 6:00 AM and evening from 4:00 PM.
The temple houses a water source called Gowthama Theertam, where sage Gowthama performed rituals to absolve himself from the sin of killing a cow.
Location: Thanjavur district
GPS coordinates: 10.95485,79.37980
Latest update: March 4, 2025 02:37
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