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The Mahamaham festival is a Hindu festival held every 12 years in Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu, India. It takes place in the Mahamaham tank, which is surrounded by Shiva mandapams.

What happens during the festival?

Bathing: Devotees bathe in the tank, which is believed to be the confluence of nine Indian rivers.
Festival deities: Festival deities from all the temples in Kumbakonam arrive at the tank and bathe with the devotees.
Processions: Chariot processions take place around the city.
Street fairs: Street fairs are held.
Dance performances: Classical dance performances take place in temple mandapas.
Homams: Homams are performed.

Why is the festival important?

Devotees believe that bathing in the tank is as holy as bathing in the Ganga in Varanasi.
Devotees believe that the festival purifies them and removes their sins.

When does the festival take place?

The festival takes place in the Tamil month of Magha, which is between February and March.