About Mahamaham Tank
Spreaded across 6.2 acres of land, Mahamaham tank is most sacred pilgrim spot where Mahamaham is celebrated once in every 12 years. There are 20 holy wells in the tanks each representing holy rivers which flow across India. As per legend, Lord Brahma was approached by sacred rivers stating that people wash their sins in us and we want to rinse their sins from us and so provide us with a solution. Lord Brahma asked them to confluence in one place near Kumbakonam when Jupiter enters the Leo Sun sign and get rid of the devotees sins. This incident is termed as “Masi Mahamaham” which occurs during February or March.
During Mahamaham, Gods and Goddesses from all temples in and around Kumbakonam are taken in procession to the tank. Then along with devotees, saints etc, the Gods and Goddess idols also dipped in the tank water of Mahamaham tank. After the holy dip, devotees worship all Shiva Temples in Kumbakonam.
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Places to Visit near Mahamaham Tank
Sarangapani Temple, Tamil Nadu
1.2 km from Mahamaham Tank - See map
Sarangapani temple which is dedicated to Lord Vishnu is one of the 108 holy abode of Lord Vishnu. It is also termed as “Pancharanga Kshetram”....
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Darasuram, Tamil Nadu
1.3 km from Mahamaham Tank - See map
Darasuram is famous for the Airayateswara temple that boasts of stone carvings depicting different stories related to Lord Shiva. Entrance of the...
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Adi Kumbeswarar Temple, Tamil Nadu
1.5 km from Mahamaham Tank - See map
Located amidst of Kumbakonam Town, Adi Kumbeswarar Temple is major attraction of the town. Aging 1300 years, the temple is strongly connected with...
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Airavatesvara Temple, Tamil Nadu
4 km from Mahamaham Tank - See map
Airavateswara Temple in Darasuram is dedicated to Lord Shiva. The main deity is called as “Airavateswara”. As per Hindu Mythology the white...
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Uppiliappan Temple, Tamil Nadu
6.8 km from Mahamaham Tank - See map
Dedicated to Lord Vishnu (Uppiliappan Perumal Swamy), Uppiliappan Temple is located in Thirunageswaram nearby Kumbakonam. Being one of the 108...
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Swamimalai Murugan Temple, Tamil Nadu
8 km from Mahamaham Tank - See map
The Swamimalai Murugan temple is located on the banks of Cauvery river and is dedicated to Lord Murugan, the son of Lord Shiva and Goddess...
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Patteeswaram Temple, Tamil Nadu
8.3 km from Mahamaham Tank - See map
Patteeswaram is the tiny village nearby Kumbakonam. The village got its name after the calf of divine cow Kamadhenu, called “Patti”. The...
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Suryanar Temple, Tamil Nadu
15.6 km from Mahamaham Tank - See map
The Suriyanar temple is dedicated to Sun God. The main Gopuram is 15 meter high with three stories. With this temple as center all other Navagraha...
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Thirumanancheri, Tamil Nadu
29.5 km from Mahamaham Tank - See map
Thirumanancheri is a place of religious importance in the Pudukkottai District. Famous for the Sri Kalyanasundareswarar Swamy Temple where...
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GangaiKonda Cholapuram, Tamil Nadu
34.3 km from Mahamaham Tank - See map
This tiny town was established by Rajendra Chola, the son of Rajaraja Chola. Rajendra Chola ruled his kingdom which stretches...
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Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu
35.2 km from Mahamaham Tank - See map
Mayiladuthurai also known as Mayavaram is a religious destination located in Nagapattinam district. The most famous temple is the...
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Thanjavur Palace, Tamil Nadu
38.7 km from Mahamaham Tank - See map
The official residence of Tanjore Maratha King, Bhonsle, is the Thanjavur Palace. Originally the palace was built by Nayakars who then handed it...
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