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Rajagopalaswamy Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Vishnu located at Kumbakonam in Thanjavur district, Tamil Nadu, India.
| Rajagopalaswamy Temple | |
|---|---|
 Rajagopalaswamy Temple, Kumbakonam | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| District | Thanjavur |
| Deity | Rajagopalaswamy.(Vishnu ) Sengamalavalli (goddess) |
| Location | |
| Location | Kumbakonam |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| Country | India |
| Geographic coordinates | 10°52′18″N 79°06′28″E / 10.8717429°N 79.1076747°E |
Presiding deity
editThe moolavar presiding deity, is found in his manifestation as Rajagopalaswamy. His consort is known as Sengamalavalli.[1]
There is another temple in the same name at Thoppu Street in Kumbakonam.[2]
Specialty
editFive Vishnu temples are connected with Mahamaham festival which happens once in 12 years in Kumbakonam.[1] They are:
- Sarangapani Temple,
- Chakrapani Temple,
- Ramaswamy Temple,
- Rajagopalaswamy Temple, and
- Varahaperumal Temple.
This temple, one among them, is situated in the north of Big Street.
Garudasevai
editGarudasevai is one of the main festivals of the temple.[1]
Mahasamprokshanam
editThe Mahasamprokshanam also known as Kumbabishegam of the temple was held on 19 June 2015.[3]
The temple after Mahasamprokshnam (19 June 2015)
editSee also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b c Mahamaham Festival 2004 (in Tamil), Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Administration Department, Government of Tamil Nadu, 2004
- ^ Divyadesam
- ^ Kumbabishegam at Rajagopalaswamy Temple, Dinamani, Tamil Daily, 20 June 2015