Kumbakonam, located in the southern state of tamilnadu is known for its temples and mathas (monasteries). There are around 188 Hindu temples within the municipal limits of Kumbakonam. Apart from these, there several thousand temples around the town thereby giving the town the sobriquets "Temple Town" and "City of temples".

Everyone having an eye for the religious and cultural beauty of the country can visit Kumbakonam, ranging from young people to couples, and families. Kumbakonam is a place which will interest everyone visiting it.

Some of the popular temples of kumbakonam are:

• Kasi Viswanathar Temple,
• Kumbeswarar Temple,
• Someswarar Temple,
• Nageswara Temple,
• Kaalahasteeswarar Temple,
• Gowthameswarar Temple,
• Koteeswarar Temple,
• Banapuriswarar Temple,
• Abimukeswarar Temple,
• Kambatta Visvanathar Temple,
• Ekambareswarar Temple and
• Amirthakalasanathar Temple