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Mahamaham Temple In Tamil Nadu

Detail of the colorful carvings of Hindu deities atop one of the temples surrounding the Mahamaham water tank (Maha Maham water tank) located in Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu, India. Mahamaham is a Hindu festival celebrated every 12 years in the Mahamaham pond which draws over 2 million devotees. During the festival Hindus take a holy dip in the water of the Mahamaham tank, which is considered to be sacred. Twelve Shiva temples and five Vishnu temples are connected with Mahamaham festival which happens once in 12 years in Kumbakonam. (Photo by Creative Touch Imaging Ltd./NurPhoto)

Photo ID	#3500452
Date Taken	27 August 2017
Location	N/A
Photographer	Creative Touch Imaging Ltd/NurPhoto
Category	Religion and Belief
Copyright	© 2026 NurPhoto - Creative Touch Imaging Ltd/NurPhoto

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