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Harasaapavimochana Perumal Temple




Harasaapavimochana Perumal Temple lies at Tirukkandiyur in Thanjavur District. Facing east, the temple has a three-tiered Rajagopuram and two prakarams. The temple deity is Lord Vishnu in the form of Harasaapavimochana Perumal. There is a separate shrine for Goddess Kamalavalli, Narasimha, Garuda, Aandaal, the Alwars, Brahma and Saraswati. Legend has it that Lord Shiva removed the 5th head of Brahma at this place. The main festival here is the annual Brahmotsavam celebrated in the month of Pankuni (March-April).



Updated on 7th June, 2005
District: Thanjavur

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