Varahaperumal Temple
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]
| Varahaperumal Temple | |
|---|---|
 Varahaperumal Temple, Kumbakonam | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| District | Thanjavur |
| Deity | Varaha |
| Location | |
| Location | Kumbakonam |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| Country | India |
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:
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]
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.
