Places to Visit
Temples, bronze workshops and green delta countryside, all within easy reach of Hotel Namaskar.
Swamimalai Murugan Temple
The fourth of the six sacred abodes of Lord Murugan, where he is worshipped as Swaminatha Swamy. Tradition holds that here he explained the meaning of the sacred syllable Om to Lord Shiva. Devotees climb sixty steps, one for each year of the Tamil cycle, to reach the sanctum. Our hotel stands at its footsteps.
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Adi Kumbeswarar Temple
Dedicated to Lord Shiva, this is the principal temple of Kumbakonam. Legend links the town’s very name to a sacred pot (kumbha) of nectar. Its tall gopuram and long pillared halls draw pilgrims all year, and the nearby Mahamaham tank hosts a grand festival once every twelve years.
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Sarangapani Temple
One of the Divya Desams, the sacred shrines of Lord Vishnu, Sarangapani Temple is known for its lofty, richly sculpted gopuram. Its festival chariot is among the largest in Tamil Nadu and rolls through the streets amid huge crowds of devotees.
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Chakrapani Temple
Dedicated to Lord Chakrapani, a form of Vishnu holding the sacred discus, this temple is regarded as a Bhaskara Kshetram. Its gopuram is covered in vividly painted figures, making it a rewarding stop for devotees and photographers alike.
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Green Paddy Fields
The Cauvery delta is often called the rice bowl of Tamil Nadu. Endless stretches of emerald paddy and quiet village paths make a refreshing break between temple visits.
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Swamimalai Cauvery Riverside
Gentle branches of the Cauvery wind between coconut groves and farmland around Swamimalai. Small village shrines on the banks offer calm views, best enjoyed in the early morning or at sunset.
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Kabisthalam Village
A peaceful delta village known for its ancient Gajendra Varadaraja Perumal Temple, one of the Divya Desams. Fresh green paddy fields surround the village and give a true taste of rural Tamil Nadu.
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Traditional Lost-Wax Casting
Swamimalai is world famous for its bronze icons, made by skilled sthapathis using the ancient lost-wax method. A wax model is coated in clay and heated until the wax melts away, and the hollow mould is then filled with molten metal.
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Finished Bronze Idols
After casting, each idol is chiselled, filed and polished by hand until every fine detail of the deity appears. Swamimalai bronze icons carry a Geographical Indication tag and make a meaningful keepsake for devotees.
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Stay Close to It All
Wake up steps from the Swamimalai Murugan Temple, with Kumbakonam’s temples a short drive away.
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