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Kampahareswarar Temple
A grand Chola temple built by Kulothunga Chola III in the 13th century, and one of the four great Chola temples of the Kaveri delta. Its towering vimana rivals those at Thanjavur and Gangaikonda Cholapuram, and it uniquely houses a Sarabha shrine, a fierce composite form of Shiva. The name means 'the Lord who removed trembling'.
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Kampahareswarar Temple
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Plan Kampahareswarar Temple
Typetemple
Nearest baseThirubuvanam
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree
Nearest town/baseThirubuvanam
DistrictThanjavur
Place typetemple
Time neededAbout an hour.
A grand Chola temple built by Kulothunga Chola III in the 13th century, and one of the four great Chola temples of the Kaveri delta. Its towering vimana rivals those at Thanjavur and Gangaikonda Cholapuram, and it uniquely houses a Sarabha shrine, a fierce composite form of Shiva. The name means 'the Lord who removed trembling'.
Kampahareswarar Temple is planned from Thirubuvanam, one of the travel bases in Thanjavur district. Use Thirubuvanam for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.
Visiting
Kampahareswarar Temple — at a glance
Timings6:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 4:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Best timeOctober to March (cooler and drier)
Entry: Free
Getting there: Thirubuvanam, ~8 km from Kumbakonam; Tiruchirappalli airport ~95 km
One of the four great Chola vimanas; less crowded than Thanjavur.
Getting there
How to visit
- Base yourself in Thirubuvanam or nearby in Thanjavur, then confirm the last-mile route locally before travel.
- If access depends on temple, museum or seasonal rules, check on the day before you go.
Distance by road
- Tiruchirappalli (Trichy)58 km
- Madurai190 km
- Puducherry170 km
- Coimbatore215 km
- Chennai350 km
Road km to Thanjavur; ghat roads and traffic vary — allow extra.
Timing
Best time
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
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Kampahareswarar Temple — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Kampahareswarar Temple?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at Kampahareswarar Temple?
Entry: Free. Timings: 6:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 4:00 PM - 8:30 PM. Fees and timings are indicative — confirm on site before you travel.
How do I reach Kampahareswarar Temple?
Base yourself in Thirubuvanam or nearby in Thanjavur, then confirm the last-mile route locally before travel. If access depends on temple, museum or seasonal rules, check on the day before you go.
How much time do I need for Kampahareswarar Temple?
About an hour.
What else is near Kampahareswarar Temple?
Nearby you can pair Naganathaswamy Temple, Thirunageswaram (2.2 km), Mahalingaswamy Temple, Thiruvidaimarudur (2.2 km), Oppiliappan Temple (2.4 km), Suryanar Kovil (5.2 km).
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