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108 Dhivyadesam Temples Tour

Sacred Vishnu temples honoured by the 12 Alvar saints, spread across South India — starting with Kumbakonam's own cluster of Divya Desams, just minutes from where we're based.

108 Sacred Vishnu Shrines

The Divya Desams are 108 Vishnu temples glorified in verse by the 12 Alvar saints. Most are spread across Tamil Nadu, with a smaller number in Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, North India, and beyond. Kumbakonam itself sits inside one of the richest clusters in the entire list — making it possible to cover a meaningful number of these temples without ever leaving the district.

The Full List

108 Temples, By Region

Traditionally grouped into regions based on the old Tamil country divisions.

40 Chola Nadu Kumbakonam, Srirangam & the Kaveri belt
22 Thondai Nadu Kanchipuram & Chennai region
18 Pandya Nadu Madurai & surrounding region
13 Malai Nadu Kerala region temples
15 Beyond Tamil Nadu North India, Andhra & celestial abodes
Closest to Home

The Kumbakonam Divya Desam Cluster

One of the densest clusters of Divya Desams anywhere — most can be covered in a single day from Kumbakonam.

1
Sarangapani Temple

One of the largest Vishnu temples in Kumbakonam town itself, with a towering chariot-shaped shrine.

Within Kumbakonam town
2
Chakrapani Temple

Dedicated to Lord Vishnu's discus form, located in the heart of Kumbakonam.

Within Kumbakonam town
3
Oppiliappan Temple

Also called Thiruvinnagar — known for its unique daily ritual offerings without salt or asafoetida.

~5 km from Kumbakonam
4
Nachiyar Koil

Famous for its unique Garuda Vahanam ritual and ornate temple architecture.

~8 km from Kumbakonam
5
Thirucherai (Saranathan Temple)

A peaceful temple set among paddy fields, just outside Kumbakonam.

~12 km from Kumbakonam
6
Thirukkudanthai Aravamudhan

Another sannidhi within the Sarangapani temple complex, counted separately in the Divya Desam list.

Within Kumbakonam town
Extend the Circuit

Popular Onward Temples

Srirangam

Ranganathaswamy Temple, Trichy

Thirukoshtiyur

Near Madurai region

Azhwarthirunagari

Near Tirunelveli

Kanchipuram Group

14 Divya Desams in one town

From a Half-Day Cluster to a Multi-Day Circuit

Whether it's the Kumbakonam cluster in a single morning or a longer journey toward Srirangam and beyond, we'll plan a route around the temples you want to visit.

Want to Visit the Divya Desams?

Tell us which temples and how many days — we'll plan the most efficient route.

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