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The 20 theerthams in the Mahamaham tank |
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Indra Theertham – provides moksham |
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Agni Theertham – rids Brahmahatthi dosham |
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Yama Theertham – rids fear of death |
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Nruthi Theertham – rids from fear of evil spirits |
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Varuna Theertham – provides long life |
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Vaayu Theertham – rids diseases |
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Gubera Theertham – provides prosperity |
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Isaana Theertham – moksham (to reach Lord Siva’s feet) |
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Brahma Theertham – pacifies ancestors |
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Gangai Theertham – provides Kailasa padavi |
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Yamuna Theertham – provides wealth |
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Godavari Theertham – fulfills wishes |
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Narmada Theertham – provides physical strength |
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Saraswathi Theertham – provides Gnaanam (enlightenment) |
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Cauveri Theertham – provides knowledge |
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Kumari Theertham – blessings to pets |
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Payodini Theertham – provides joy |
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Sarayu Theertham – removes mental strain |
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Arubathaaru(66)kodi Theertham – removes grief & provides hapiness |
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Deva Theertham / Naaga Theertham – rids of all sins & provides Devendra’s post |
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| After a dip in the Maamaham tank, devotees should take a dip in the Potraamarai kulam & the Cauvery river to complete the ritual. |
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| The sixteen Siva lingams in the sixteen mandapams around the Mahamaham tank |
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| 1. Shri Brahmatheerthaeswarar 2. Shri Mugunthaeswarar 3. Shri Thaneshwarar 4. Shri Yedabeshwarar 5. Shri Bhaneshwarar 6. Shri Koneshwarar 7. Shri Guneshwarar 8. Shri Bairaveshwarar 9. Shri Agatheeswarar 10. Shri Vyaseshwarar 11. Shri Umabageshwarar 12. Shri Nairutheeshwarar 13. Shri Brahmeshwarar 14. Shri Gangeshwarar 15. Shri Mukthaeswarar 16. Shri Sathirabaleshwarar |
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