Overview

Discover the Banapuriswarar Temple in Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu, dedicated to the worship of Lord Shiva. This temple is famous for hosting the Mahamaham festival every 12 years, a grand celebration held in 12 temples in the region. According to legend, it is believed that this is the place where Lord Shiva aimed at the pot of 'Amrita' with his bow and arrow, causing the nectar to spread over a span o... Read More
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