Banapuriswarar Temple | |
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Religion | |
Affiliation | Hinduism |
District | Thanjavur |
Deity | Banapuriswarar(Shiva ) Somakamalambal (goddess) |
Location | |
Location | Kumbakonam |
State | Tamil Nadu |
Country | India |
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]
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]
The Mahasamprokshanam also known as Kumbabishegam of the temple was held on 26 October 2015.[4]