Kabisthalam

Kabisthalam is a village under Papanasam taluk in Thanjavur district in Tamil Nadu.It is located on the river Cauvery. Located 14 kilometers from Kumbakonam and two kilometers from Papanasam, it is the birthplace of Indian National Congress leader G. K. Moopanar. Its people are known for their silk saree weaving.

Kabisthalam
village
Coordinates: 10.948616°N 79.264467°E / 10.948616; 79.264467\
Country India
StateTamil Nadu
DistrictThanjavur
Population
  Total7,300
Languages
  OfficialTamil
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
Telephone code91-4374

Major crops are: Paddy, Sugarcane, and Vegetables. The place derives its name from the Gajendra Varadha Temple located in it. It is located in between kallanai poombhuhar state high way. Gajendra Varadha temple is one of the pilgrimage ( 38 th Divyasthala) .

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