The Chakrapani Temple in Kumbakonam is a Vishnu temple on the bank of the Cauvery, where Vishnu is worshipped as Chakrapani, the Sudarshana or discus form. By legend the discus emerged from the river and, having humbled Surya the sun god, gave Vishnu the name Chakrapani; the present temple is generally dated to the Nayaka period. This temple guide is organized from Kumbakonam in Thanjavur district, with practical planning for routes, timing, nearby stays, food, operators and direct local inventory. Use it to compare what to see, how long to spend, when to go and which pilgrim stays, respectful local guides, food stops, shops, transport and verified visitor support should be verified around Chakrapani Temple.
The Chakrapani Temple in Kumbakonam is a Vishnu temple on the bank of the Cauvery, where Vishnu is worshipped as Chakrapani, the Sudarshana or discus form. By legend the discus emerged from the river and, having humbled Surya the sun god, gave Vishnu the name Chakrapani; the present temple is generally dated to the Nayaka period. This temple guide is organized from Kumbakonam in Thanjavur district, with practical planning for routes, timing, nearby stays, food, operators and direct local inventory. Use it to compare what to see, how long to spend, when to go and which pilgrim stays, respectful local guides, food stops, shops, transport and verified visitor support should be verified around Chakrapani Temple.
Chakrapani Temple honours Vishnu in the rare form of Chakrapani, the personified Sudarshana discus, and stands on the southern bank of the Cauvery in Kumbakonam.
The temple's precise origins are unclear for lack of inscriptions, but its architecture points to construction under Nayaka rule, later linked to the town's other shrines through a commercial corridor built in the 17th century.
Entry: No entry fee for darshan; special-darshan or archanai tickets may apply (indicative)
Getting there: Within Kumbakonam town near the Cauvery, a short auto ride from the centre; about 40 km from Thanjavur (indicative)
It sits close to the river and other major Kumbakonam temples, so pair it with nearby shrines like Sarangapani and the Ramaswamy temple in a single temple-hopping circuit.
Road km to Thanjavur; ghat roads and traffic vary — allow extra.
Early morning during the cooler November to February months is the most comfortable time to visit.
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Early morning during the cooler November to February months is the most comfortable time to visit.
Entry: No entry fee for darshan; special-darshan or archanai tickets may apply (indicative). Timings: Open in the morning and evening with a midday break, as is typical for Tamil Nadu temples (indicative). Fees and timings are indicative — confirm on site before you travel.
From central Kumbakonam, take a short auto-rickshaw ride to the temple near the river. Visit in the morning or evening to avoid the midday closure and the strongest heat. Combine it with the nearby Sarangapani, Ramaswamy and other Kumbakonam temples for an efficient day of temple visits.
A relaxed visit takes roughly forty-five minutes to an hour.
Nearby you can pair Adi Kumbeswarar Temple (610 m), Ramaswamy Temple (690 m), Mahamaham Tank (1.1 km), Sarangapani Temple (1.1 km).
The riverside and temple stone floors can be slippery when wet, so watch your footing, particularly when barefoot.
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