Varahaperumal Temple, Kumbakonam
Varahaperumal Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Vishnu located at Kumbakonam in Thanjavur district, Tamil Nadu, India.Presiding deity
The moolavar presiding deity, is found in his manifestation as Varahaperumal. His consort is known as Boomidevi.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.Specialty
Five Vishnu temples are connected with Mahamaham festival which happens once in 12 years in Kumbakonam. They are:
- Sarangapani Temple,
- Chakrapani Temple,
- Ramaswamy Temple,
- Rajagopalaswamy Temple, and
- Varahaperumal Temple.
Garudasevai
Garudasevai is one of the main festivals of the temple.Mahasamprokshanam
The Mahasamprokshanam also known as Kumbabishegam of the temple was held on 26 October 2015.
