The Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department is all set to begin the construction of the much-awaited Yatri Nivas in the temple town of Kumbakonam in Thanjavur district to cater to the needs of pilgrims.
Kumbakonam is one of the important temple towns in Tamil Nadu and a busy trading centre. Some of the famous temples located in and around the city include Adi Kumbeswarar Swami Temple, Nageswara Swami Temple, Darasuram Airavateswarar Temple, Swamimalai Swaminatha Temple, Oppiliappan Koil and Shiva temples at Thiruvidaimaruthur, Thirubhuvanam, and Thirunageswaram.
Thousands of pilgrims from various parts of the country throng the city, which is located on the banks of the Cauvery, every year to offer worship at the temples and visit mutts and religious institutions nearby. According to locals, the lodges and other accommodation facilities in Kumbakonam witness heavy rush on the weekends and festival days.
