Chakrapani Temple | |
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Chakrapani Temple, Kumbakonam | |
Religion | |
Affiliation | Hinduism |
District | Thanjavur |
Deity | Chakrapani(Vishnu ) Seetha Devi (goddess) |
Location | |
Location | Kumbakonam |
State | Tamil Nadu |
Country | India |
Chakrapani Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to God Vishnu located in Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu, India. This temple is located 2 km, away towards North West from the Kumbakonam Railway Station. Vishnu appears in the form of a discus or Chakra to put down the pride of Surya (the Sun), who subsequently became his devotee.[1] Like Shiva, Lord Chakrapani has a third eye on His forehead. The temple is one of the most prominent temples in Kumbakonam.[2]