Varahaperumal Temple, Kumbakonam
| Varahaperumal Temple | |
|---|---|
 Varahaperumal Temple, Kumbakonam | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| District | Thanjavur |
| Deity | Varaha |
| Location | |
| Location | Kumbakonam |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| Country | India |
Varahaperumal Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Varaha (the boar avatar of the god Vishnu) at Kumbakonam in Thanjavur district, Tamil Nadu, India.[1]
Presiding deity[]
The moolavar presiding deity, is found in his manifestation as Varahaperumal (Varaha). His consort is known as Bhoomidevi.[2]
Legend[]
Once a demon took the earth to the underground. Devas prayed to Vishnu to save the world. Vishnu fought with the demon in the form of Varaha - a boar and brought out the world from underground.[2]
Specialty[]
Five Vishnu temples are connected with Mahamaham festival which happens once in 12 years in Kumbakonam,[2] the others being:
- Sarangapani Temple,
- Chakrapani Temple,
- Ramaswamy Temple,
- Rajagopalaswamy Temple
Garudasevai[]
Garudasevai is one of the main festivals of the temple.[2]
Mahasamprokshanam[]
The Mahasamprokshanam also known as Kumbabishegam of the temple was held on 26 October 2015.[3]
See also[]
- Mahamaham
- Mahamaham tank, Kumbakonam
- Hindu temples of Kumbakonam
References[]
- ^ Dinamalar temples
- ^ a b c d Mahamaham Festival 2004 (in Tamil), Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Administration Department, Government of Tamil Nadu, 2004
- ^ "Vedaranyeswarar temple 'kumbhabhishekam' draws thousands". The Hindu. 27 October 2015. Retrieved 28 October 2015.
Mahasamprokshanam 26 October 2015[]
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| Thiruppanandal block | ||
| Thiruvaiyaru block |
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| Thiruvidaimarudur block |
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| Papanasam block |
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| Orathanadu block |
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- Hindu temples in Kumbakonam
- Varaha temples