Garbharakshambigai Temple

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Garbharakshambigai Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva located in Thirukarukavoor, Tamil Nadu, India. The temple is located 6 km east of Papanasam, 20 km south east of Kumbakonam, 10 km north of Saliyamangalam, 20 km north east of Thanjavur and on the southern bank of Vettar River. Constructed in the Dravidian style of architecture, the temple is believed to have been built during the Cholas period in the 7th century. Shiva is worshipped as Mullaivananathar and his consort Parvathi as Garbharakshambigai. ()

Completed: VI centuryCoordinates: 10°52'5"N, 79°16'32"E

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Tamil NaduIndia

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Garbharakshambigai Temple – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Airavatesvara Temple, Sakthivanesvara Temple, Palaivananathar Temple, Kalyanasundaresar Temple.

7.8 miNE
Hindu temple with notable architecture
Airavatesvara Temple, Kumbakonam
199 min walk • Airavatesvara Temple is a Hindu temple of Dravidian architecture located in Kumbakonam, Thanjavur District in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu.
6.1 miNE
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Sakthivanesvara Temple, Kumbakonam
157 min walk • Sakthivanesvara Temple is a temple dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva located in a small village called Thirusakthimutram, near another small village, Patteswaram.
4.5 miN
Sacred and religious sites, Temple
Palaivananathar Temple, Papanasam
116 min walk • Palaivananathar Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to the deity Shiva, located in Papanasam, in Thanjavur district in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Shiva is worshiped as Papanasanathar, and is represented by the lingam. His consort Parvati is depicted as Thavalavennayagal.
4.4 miNE
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Kalyanasundaresar Temple
112 min walk • Kalyanasundaresar Temple, Nallur or Thirunallur is a Hindu temple dedicated to the deity Shiva, located in Nallur, in the outskirts of Kumbakonam in Tamil Nadu, India. Shiva is worshiped as Kalyansundaresar, and is represented by the lingam. His consort Parvati is depicted as Girisundari.
5.7 miNW
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Chakravageswarar Temple, Chakkarappalli
145 min walk • Chakramangai or Chakravageswarar Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Hindu deity Shiva and is located in Chakkarapalli, Papanasam taluk of Thanjavur district, Tamil Nadu, India.

Garbharakshambigai Temple

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Garbharakshambigai Temple – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Airavatesvara Temple, Kumbakonam

Sakthivanesvara Temple, Kumbakonam

Palaivananathar Temple, Papanasam

Kalyanasundaresar Temple

Chakravageswarar Temple, Chakkarappalli