The Geographical Dictionary of Ancient and Mediaeval India c5.s9.191

c5.s9.191

Kumbhaghona—Kumbhaconum in the Tanjore district It was one of the capitals of the Chola kingdom and was a celebrated place of learning The temple of Siva in Kumbhaconum is one of the most celebrated temples in the Presidency There is a sacred tank called Kumbhakarna kapâla in the Chaitanya charitâmrita (II, ch 9) or Mahâ mâgam, where pilgrims from all parts of southern India go to bathe in Mâgh of every twelfth year