Varaha Perumal Temple,
Kumbakonam – Religious Significance
Shiva Temples:
Twelve famous Shiva temples in
and around Kumbakonam participate in the famous Maha
Maham festival during which Theerthavari happens in the Mahamaha
Tank. This
festival is celebrated once in 12 years in Kumbakonam.
These 12 Shiva temples are:
Of them 10 temples are in
Kumbakonam. The processional deities of these temples come to this
tank during festival days.
Vishnu Temples:
Also, 5 Vaishnava temples from
Kumbakonam also participate in this
festival. However, the Theerthavari happens in the river Kaveri instead
of the Theerthavari in Mahamaha
tank.
These Vaishnava temples are:
Sarangapani
Aravamudhan and Chakrapani
Perumal visit to this
Temple:
Sarangapani
Aravamudhan and Chakrapani
Perumal visit this
temple on the 7th day of Chithirai every year.