| Varahaperumal Temple | |
|---|---|
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| District | Thanjavur |
| Deity | Varaha and Bhudevi |
| 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[edit | edit source]
The moolavar presiding deity, is found in his manifestation as Varahaperumal (Varaha). His consort is known as Bhoomidevi.[2]
Legend[edit | edit source]
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[edit | edit source]
Five Vishnu temples are connected with Mahamaham festival which happens once in 12 years in Kumbakonam,[2] the others being:
Garudasevai[edit | edit source]
Garudasevai is one of the main festivals of the temple.[2]
Mahasamprokshanam[edit | edit source]
The Mahasamprokshanam also known as Kumbabishegam of the temple was held on 26 October 2015.[3]
See also[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Dinamalar temples
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 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.
