Location
The Guru Baghawan temple is also known as Sri Abathsagayeswara Swamy Temple and is considered to be the main sthalam for the Lord Guru. This temple is located at a distance of 17 kilometers away from Kumbakonam on the route to Mannargudi.
Guru Baghawan is worshipped for the aspects of fame, wealth and siblings and going around the deity 24 times as well as lighting 24 ghee filled lamps in front of the deity is believed to remove all the bad effects and to bring prosperity to the devotee. Guru Homam and milk abhishekam are the main poojas performed on Lord Guru in this temple.