Ekambeswarar Temple, Kumbakonam

Ekambeswarar Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located at Kumbakonam in Thanjavur district, Tamil Nadu, India.Presiding deityThe moolavar presiding deity, is found in his manifestation as Ekambeswarar. His consort, Parvati, is known as Kamatchiamman.Speciality12 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, Kahahasteeswarar Temple, Gowthameswarar Temple, Koteeswarar Temple, Amirthakalasanathar Temple, Banapuriswarar Temple, Abimukeswarar Temple, Kambatta Visvanathar Temple and Ekambareswarar Temple. This temple is one among them.