Varahaperumal Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Varaha (the boar avatar of the god Vishnu) at Kumbakonam in Thanjavur district, Tamil Nadu, India.Dinamalar temples
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. 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.Mahamaham Festival 2004 (in Tamil), Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Administration Department, Government of Tamil Nadu, 2004
Specialty Five Vishnu temples are connected with Mahamaham festival which happens once in 12 years in Kumbakonam, the others being: Sarangapani Temple Chakrapani Temple Ramaswamy Temple 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.
See also Mahamaham Mahamaham tank, Kumbakonam Hindu temples of Kumbakonam
References
Mahasamprokshanam 26 October 2015