Kabisthalam
Kabisthalam is a village under Papanasam taluk in Thanjavur district in Tamil Nadu. Tracing out the Vedic history Thiru Kavithalam was the original name for the place however the name changed into Kabisthalam during medival ages. It is located on the bank of river Cauvery. Located 14 kilometers from Kumbakonam , two kilometers from Papanasam and 17 km from Thiruvaiyaru . It is the birthplace of Indian National Congress leader G. K. Moopanar. Agriculture is the main occupation in this village.
Kabisthalam | |
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village | |
| Coordinates: 10.948616°N 79.264467°E\ | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| District | Thanjavur |
| Population | |
| • Total | 7,300 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Tamil |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Telephone code | 91-4374 |
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) . It is the hotspot Center for nearby villages. Mother Nature cover the village with its beauty.