Kalahasteeswarar Temple, Kumbakonam

The moolavar presiding deity, is found in his manifestation as Kalahasteeswarar. His consort, Parvati, is known as Gnanambikai.[2]

12 Shiva temples are connected with Mahamaham festival which happens once in 12 years in Kumbakonam. They are :

• Kasi Viswanathar Temple,
• Kumbeswarar Temple,
• Someswarar Temple,
• Nageswara Temple,
• Kalahasteeswarar Temple,
• Gowthameswarar Temple,
• Kottaiyur Kodeeswarar temple
• Amirthakalasanathar Temple,
• Banapuriswarar Temple,
• Abimukeswarar Temple, Kumbakonam,
• Kambatta Visvanathar Temple and
• Ekambareswarar Temple.

This temple is one among them.[2]

The temple was renovated by Serfoji of Thanjavur.[2]

The Mahasamprokshanam also known as Kumbabishegam of the temple was held on 26 October 2015.[3]

• Hindu temples of Kumbakonam
• Mahamaham