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Varahaperumal Temple

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Varahaperumal Temple
Varahaperumal Temple, Kumbakonam
Religion
AffiliationHinduism
DistrictThanjavur
DeityVaraha
Location
LocationKumbakonam
StateTamil Nadu
CountryIndia

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

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The moolavar presiding deity, is found in his manifestation as Varahaperumal (Varaha). His consort is known as Bhoomidevi.[2]

Legend

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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

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Five Vishnu temples are connected with Mahamaham festival which happens once in 12 years in Kumbakonam,[2] the others being:

Garudasevai

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Garudasevai is one of the main festivals of the temple.[2]

Mahasamprokshanam

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The Mahasamprokshanam also known as Kumbabishegam of the temple was held on 26 October 2015.[3]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Dinamalar temples
  2. ^ a b c d Mahamaham Festival 2004 (in Tamil), Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Administration Department, Government of Tamil Nadu, 2004
  3. ^ "Vedaranyeswarar temple 'kumbhabhishekam' draws thousands". The Hindu. 27 October 2015. Retrieved 28 October 2015.

Mahasamprokshanam 26 October 2015

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