Thirukudanthai
Thirukudanthai is a Hindu temple where the presiding deities are Komalavalli and Aravamuda Perumal, located in Kumbakonam, Thanjavur district, Tamil Nadu. It is temple #12 in the traditional order of the 108 Divya Desams — the 108 Vishnu shrines praised in the Naalayira Divya Prabandham of the Alvar saints.
Kumbakonam's largest Vishnu temple, its soaring east gopuram one of the tallest in the Kaveri delta, enshrines Vishnu as Sarangapani emerging on a celestial chariot. It ranks among the foremost Divya Desams after Srirangam and Tirupati.
Quick facts
| Deity | Komalavalli and Aravamuda Perumal |
| Town | Kumbakonam |
| District | Thanjavur district |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| Sacred lists | 108 Divya Desams |
| Divya Desam # | 12 |
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Visiting
Most temples in Tamil Nadu open early morning and again in the evening, closing through the midday hours — plan darshan before noon or after 4pm and confirm timings locally, since festival days change everything. Dress modestly (shoulders and knees covered), leave footwear at the stands provided, and note that some sanctums admit Hindus only while towers and outer courtyards welcome everyone. Photography rules vary; ask before shooting inside.
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