Varahaperumal Temple
| Varahaperumal Temple | |
|---|---|
 Varahaperumal Temple, Kumbakonam | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| District | Thanjavur |
| Deity | Varahaperumal.(Vishnu ) Boomidevi (goddess) |
| Location | |
| Location | Kumbakonam |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| Country | India |
Varahaperumal Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Vishnu (a Hindu God)located at Kumbakonam in Thanjavur district, Tamil Nadu, India.[1]
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
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
| Kumbakonam block |  | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiruppanandal block | ||
| Thiruvaiyaru block | ||
| Thiruvidaimarudur block | ||
| Papanasam block | ||
| Orathanadu block | ||