Arulmigu Shri Ramaswamy Temple (south aayothi) - Hindu temple in Kumbakonam - Thanjavur, India

This is another hidden gem in Kumbhakonam. It is a temple dedicated to Lord Rama. You will see the statues of Lord Rama, Mata Sita, Lord Laxmana, Bharat and Shatrughna and Lord Hanuman. The best part of the temple is extremely beautifully carved pillars. Those carvings are breathtaking, you can not take your eyes off it. Check out the pictures. You won't get to see such carved pillars in any other temple in Kumbhakonam city. Do not miss it in any case while you are in the town!

(Visited in September 2023) - Ramaswamy temple of Kumbhakonam, a noted Abhimana Kshetra, attributed to Tanjore Nayaka Kings should not be missed if you like sculptures. It is truly a masterpiece of a temple with terrific stone crafted iconography.

Spiritual awakening Ramar Temple is situated at the central Kumbakonam. Very easy to locate also you can use the nearby streets to park your car. Once you enter the temple you can witness the marvellous sculpture works at the entrance itself. Moving forward the entire Ramayanam story has been beautifully painted on the walls of the temple which is absolutely amazing to witness such a great story beautifully portrayed via painting.

Sri Rama svaami temple is very powerful temple . There we can see sculptures of Sri Rama, Sri Lakshmana, Sri Sitamatha and Sri Hamumalife size

One of the must visit temples in Kumbakonam is Sri Ramaswami temple. One should be ready to spend time here inorder to enjoy the 64 beautifully sculpted pillars and the 219 wall paintings depicting Ramayana. Built in the 16th century by king Achyutha Nayaka a great devotee of Rama this temple is unique in many ways.At the main sanctum we get to see Rama and Seetha in seated position.Lakshmana Bharatha and Satrughna are in standing position and Hanuman in worship .This temple is close to Sarangapani temple and can be reached by foot. Rama in Vyakhya Mudra, Hanuman playing the veena are some rare sights to be seen .

Ramaswamy Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Rama, an incarnation of Vishnu located in Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu, India. It is one of the prominent temples in the town and also one of the most prominent temples dedicated to Rama in India. This temple is also counted as a temple located on the banks of river Kaveri. The temple was built during the period of Thanjavur Nayaks king Achuthappa Nayak (1560-1614) and completed during the reign of Raghunatha Nayak (1600-34). The temple is enshrined within a huge granite wall and the complex contains all the shrines and the water bodies of the temple. The rajagopuram (the main gateway) has five tiers. There are exquisite sculptures on the pillars of the temple depicting various Hindu legends. Ramayanam is depicted in pictorial format in three segments in the first precinct. The temple has six daily rituals at various times from 6:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., and twelve yearly festivals on its calendar. The major festival in the temple is Rama Navami during the Tamil month of Panguni (March-April).

This temple called as Thennaga ayodhya. Here ramar and seetha along with his brothers and hanuman are all in one Sannathi and bless us. In praharam, ramayanam story painting in wall is very special. All sculptures are very beautiful here. Well maintained by temple administration. For Rama Navami, 10 days uthsavam and car festival happens.

Loved the sculpting works inside the temple which depicts the Ramayana story.Give a visit , it was called as south indian Ayothi.