Banapuriswarar Temple is a Hindu temple located in the town of Kumbakonam in Tamil Nadu, India. It is dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva.[1] According to Hindu mythology, the site was the place from where Shiva took his aim at a pot of amrita with his bow and arrow.[2]

Banapuriswarar Temple
A Shiva located in Kumbakonam town
Banapuriswarar Temple, Kumbakonam
Religion
AffiliationHinduism
DistrictThanjavur
DeityBanapuriswarar(Shiva )
Somakamalambal (goddess)
Location
LocationKumbakonam
StateTamil Nadu
CountryIndia

Specialty

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12 Shiva temples are connected with Mahamaham festival which happens once in 12 years in Kumbakonam. They are :

This temple is one among them.[3]

Mahasamprokshanam

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The Mahasamprokshanam also known as Kumbabishegam of the temple was held on 26 October 2015.[4]

Notes

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  1. ^ Moorthy, K. K. (1995). That Lord Siva to be adored: a mini-compendium of 300 Saivate shrines. Message Publications. p. 360.
  2. ^ "Banapurisvarar Temple". Online Highways.
  3. ^ Mahamaham Festival 2004 (in Tamil), Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Administration Department, Government of Tamil Nadu, 2004
  4. ^ "Vedaranyeswarar temple 'kumbhabhishekam' draws thousands". The Hindu. 27 October 2015. Retrieved 28 October 2015.

References

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10°57′53″N 79°22′54″E / 10.964657°N 79.381689°E / 10.964657; 79.381689

Mahasamprokshanam 26 October 2015

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