Mahamaham Theerthavari
Lakhs and Lakhs of devotees taking holy bath during the world famous Mahamaham Festival
Mahamaham Theerthavari
Sages from across India are coming to take Holy bath during the famous festival Kumbamela of South India
Holy River Cauvery
The sacred river of Tamil Nadu the Holy Cauvery where the devotees and the deities of Vishnu Temple taking holy bath during the Mahamaham festival
The Holy Mahamaham Tank
In this Tank the world famous festival "Kumba Mela of South" is celebrated
Holy 20 Springs
20 Holy Springs
Ther Festival
The 5 Ther Festival (Temple Car)
Holy Dip
People Getting Holy Bath
Theerthavari
The God taking Holy Dip
Mahamaham Temples
Siva Temples
12 Siva Temples Participate in Theerthavari at Mahamaham Tank They are
Arulmigu Adhi Kumbeswarar TempleArulmigu Kasi Viswanathar Temple
Arulmigu Nageswarar Temple
Arulmigu Abi Mukeswarar Temple
Arulmigu Someswarar Temple More...
Vishnu Temples
5 Vishnu Temples participate in Theerthavari at Cauvery River They are
Arulmigu Sarangapani TempleArulmigu Chakrapani Temple
Arulmigu Rajagopalasamy Temple
Arulmigu Adhi Varaha Perumal Temple
Arulmigu Ramasamy Temple More...
Mahamaham
On the New Moon Day, with the star of the day Maham joining Rishba Lagna along with Sun enters Kumbh Rasi and the Guru come in to the Simha Rasi which is a sacred combination the Mahamaham festival will be celebrated once in 12 years.
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The mahamaham tank has 20 wells which are named after 20 holy rivers flowing across India. These wells are also called as “Theertham” (Holy water).There are 20 theerthams(wells) in the tank & bathing in the waters of each theertham rids of a specific sin & bestows a specific blessing.
There are 16 Mandapas ( Gopuram Towers) around the corners and sides of the tank.These towers are considered to be forms of lord Shiva ( Sodasa Lingam)
It is believed that the waters of the nine Sacred Rivers, Ganga, Yamuna, Sarayu, Saraswathi, Narmada,Tungabadra, Krishna, and Godavari came to Mahamaham in the form of Navakanyas, took holy bath and settled here to the sacredness.
By having a holy dip in Varanasi, one can be relieved of all sins committed in holy place sand whereas sins committed in Varanasi can be washed off by a holy dip in Mahamaham Tank. Sins committed in Kumbakonam can be washed off in Kumbakonam itself by a holy dip in Mahamaham Tank.
Kumbakonam is having well connected tranportation from the ancient times. One can reach at any direction from any time via Bus, Train and Flight (The nearest airport is Tiruchirapplay International Airport which is about 60 km away)
Main Deities
Arulmigu Abimugeswarar
Arulmigu Chakrapani
Arulmigu Banapureeswarar
Arulmigu Amirthakalasanadhar
Arulmigu Ekambareswarar
Arulmigu Adhi Varahar
Arulmigu Someswarar
Arulmigu Sarangapani
Arulmigu Rajagopalasamy
Arulmigu Ramasamy
Arulmigu Kasi Viswanathar
Arulmigu Nageswarar
Arulmigu Kodeeswarar
Arulmigu Gowthameswarar
Arulmigu Kalahastheeswarar
Arulmigu Adhi Kambatta Viswanathar
Arulmigu Adhi Kumbeswarar