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Chakrapani Temple is an ancient temple located in Kumbakonam, Tamilnadu. Presiding deity of the temple is Lord Vishnu consorts with Goddess Seetha Devi. The temple has a traditional South Indian style, with features of four tier architecture, with delightful entrance called 'Rajagopuram'. In Chakrapani temple, Lord Vishnu appears with three eyes. Lord Vishnu hold Chakra as mystical weapon to paralyze enemies is called as "Sudharshana Chakra" This Temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu holding Chakra to suppress the ego of Lord Surya, who turned as devotee. Doing Puja bless devotees with Joy, Happiness and Overcome Enmity. Lord Vishnu is the Supreme God of Vaishnavism. He is also known as Narayana and Hari.

As per legacy, Sudarshana Chakra is the most powerful weapon of Lord Vishnu. He once sent his weapon to Patala Loka to kill the demon Jalandasura. The weapon is believed to have come out of the Patala Loka through river Cauvery. God Brahma, who was taking bath in the river, got impressed and installed the image of Sudarshana here. The temple is noted for its exquisite pillars. There is a bronze image of king Serfoji worshipping the Lord as he is said to have been cured an illness by the grace of this Lord.

Greatness of this temple

As one of the five primary forms of Lord in the Smarta tradition, he is conceived as "the Preserver or the Protector". Praying to Lord Vishnu with a full heart has beneficial effects. A puja at these three Lord Vishnu temples is considered extremely auspicious. In sacred texts, Vishnu is usually described as having the dark complexion of water-filled clouds and having 4 arms. He is depicted as a pale blue being, as are his incarnations Rama and Krishna. The temple is a part of the 108 Divya Desams. It is also one of the Pancharanga Kshetrams. The pillars in the Ramaswamy Temple hall near the gopuram are sculpted with exquisite finesse depicting various episodes of the epic Ramayana. In the Chakrapani Temple, Lord Vishnu appears in the form of Chakra to put down the pride of Surya, who subsequently became his devotee. Lord Shiva, Lord Chakrapani has a third eye on his forehead.

The temple has a traditional South Indian style, with features of four tier architecture, with delightful entrance called 'Rajagopuram. This temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and appears in the form of a discus or Chakra. The images of Chakrapani with eight arms and Sudarshanavalli Thayar with a gracious visage are inspiring. Like Shiva, Lord Chakrapani has a third eye on his forehead. Brahma, Surya and Agni are depicted as worshipping the Lord. The temple attracts devotees worshipping for relief from mentally or physically weakened by illness or problems. The special fire ritual called as Sudarshana Homam, Thirumanjanam and Sahasranamarchana are some special pujas held in this temple. Devotees worship for those facing problems due to planetary movements in their life, undergoing the seven and half year Saturn period and the rule of planets Rahu and Ketu are advised to pray to Lord Chakra Raja.

Temple Festival

Auspicious Brahmmotsavam in the month of(March-April), Navaratri in the month of(September-October), Diwali in the month of(October-November), Kanu Utasavam in the month of(February-March), Masi Magam in the month of(February-March), Sri Jayanthi in the month of(August-September) are the festival celebrated in this temple.

Do:

Do pray your Ishta Devata before pilgrimage to Temple.
Do contact Temple Devasthanam information centre for enquiry, temple information and for Pooja details etc.
Do reserve your travel and accommodation at Temple well in advance.
Do bath and wear clean clothes before you enter the temple.
Do concentrate on God and Goddess inside the temple.
Do maintain silence and recite Om Namahsivaya or your Istamantram to yourself inside the temple.
Do observe ancient custom and traditions while in Temple.
Do respect religious sentiments at Temple.
Do deposit your offerings in the hundi only.

Don't s:

Do not come to Temple for any purpose other than worshipping of God and Goddess.
Do not smoke at Temple.
Do not consume alcoholic drinks at Temple.
Do not eat non-vegetarian food in the Kshetram.
Do not approach mediators for quick Darshanam. It may cause inconvenient to others.
Do not carry any weapon inside the temple.
Do not wear any head guards like helmets, caps, turbans and hats inside the temple premises.
Do not perform Sastanga Pranama inside the Sanctum Sanctorum.
Do not take much time while performing Sparsa Darshanam to God in Garbhagriha.
Do not buy spurious prasadams from street vendors.
Do not encourage beggars at Temple.
Do not spit or create nuisance in the premises of the temple.