Ramaswamy Temple

Location:Kumbakonam

Nearest Station:Kumbakonam

Website:http://www.kumbakonam.com/travel/ramaswamy.htm

Speciality:The Ramaswamy temple is located at the heart of the Kumbakonam and has a unique idol in the form of Lord Rama and his consort Sita in the Pattabhishekam Posture. The idol was surrounded by Lord Hanuman, Rama’s brothers Lakshmana, Shatrugna and Bharatha.

King Raghunayak, who ruled Tanjore during 1614-1640 AD constructed this temple. It is believed that the Rama-Sita idol was found in a holy tank in Darasuram near Kumbakonam. The coronation scene in this temple is the prime attraction of the pilgrims to this temple.

There are separate sanctums devoted to Srinivasa with Sreedevi and Bhoodevi . The temple has an amazing gopuram and a sprawling Mantapam.

Mantra:  

Sri Raam Raameti Raameti
Ramey Raamey Manoramey -
Sahasra naam tattulyam
Raam naam varanane!

Recommendation:One of few temples dedicated to Lord Rama,a must visit if you happen to go to the temple town,Kumbakonam.