Varahaperumal Temple

Varahaperumal Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Varaha 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 Bhoomidevi.

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.

Specialty

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

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.