Home > Destination > India > Tamil Nadu  > Kumbakonam > Places to See Mahamakham Tank (Kumbakonam)  Dharasuram (Kumbakonam)  Gangakondacholapuram (Around Kumbakonam)    Mahamakham Tank (Kumbakonam)  The polindromic Mahamakham Tank is famous for it's festival which is held when the river Ganges flows into the tank after every 12 years. Go Top   Dharasuram (Kumbakonam)  Dharasuram, a small town, is famous for it's Airatesvara temple built by Raja Raja II. It is a superb example of 12 th century Chola architecture. Go Top   Gangakondacholapuram (Around Kumbakonam)  This temple lying north of Kumbakonam was built by the Chola emperor Rajendra I, latter the additions were made by the Nayaks. Go Top