Chakrapani temple, located near the Kumbakonam railway station is devoted to lord Vishnu. Vishnu appears in the form of his most powerful form, Sudarshana Chakra and thus the name, Chakrapani. Legend is that lord Vishnu sent his weapon to kill king Jalandasura. The weapon came through the river Kaveri and lord Brahma, who was stuck in awe with the bright shining Chakra installed its image in the place where the temple is now located.
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