Varahaperumal Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to

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of the god

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Presiding deity

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

Legend

Once a demon took the earth to the underground.

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s 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.Mahamaham Festival 2004 (in

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), Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Administration Department, Government of Tamil Nadu, 2004

Specialty

Five Vishnu temples are connected with

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festival which happens once in 12 years in Kumbakonam, the others being: *

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* Chakrapani Temple *

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* Rajagopalaswamy 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.

References

Mahasamprokshanam 26 October 2015

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