Varahaperumal Temple, Kumbakonam
Varahaperumal Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Vishnu (a Hindu God)located at Kumbakonam in Thanjavur district, Tamil Nadu, India.[1]
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Religion | |
Affiliation | Hinduism |
District | Thanjavur |
Deity | Varahaperumal.(Vishnu ) Boomidevi (goddess) |
Location | |
Location | Kumbakonam |
State | Tamil Nadu |
Country | India |
Presiding deity
The moolavar presiding deity, is found in his manifestation as Varahaperumal. His consort is known as Boomidevi.[2]
Legend
Once a demon took the earth to the underground. Devas prayed to Vishnu to save the world. Vishnu fought with the demon 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] They are:
- Sarangapani Temple,
- Chakrapani Temple,
- Ramaswamy Temple,
- Rajagopalaswamy Temple, and
- Varahaperumal 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
- 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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