1. Spiritual Equivalence to Kasi (Varanasi)

·         Unique Sin-Washing Power: One can wash away sins in Kasi but sins committed in Kasi are washed away only in Kumbakonam. This aims to absolve sins and help ancestors attain salvation.

·         Mukti Kshetram: Fields of salvation - Performing rituals ensures Mukti (salvation) for the departed soul.

2. The Sacred Kaveri River and Ghats

·         The city is situated between River Kaveri and River Arasalar., River Kaveri is revered as one of the most sacred rivers in South India, often compared to the Ganga.

·         Chakra Padithurai (Bhagavath Ghat) on the Kaveri is a sacred spot where offering rituals to ancestors appeases the souls of ancestors.

3. Presence of Holy Tanks and Temples

·         Highly sacred Mahamaham Tank:. Legend holds that all the holy rivers of India converge spiritually in this tank. Taking a holy dip here, followed by Tharpanam, is equivalent to taking a dip in all those holy rivers combined.

·         Kasi Viswanathar Temple: Located right next to the Mahamaham Tank, this temple is revered by pilgrims seeking to cleanse their sins.

4. Nearby Thilatharpanapuri

·         The legend states that Lord Rama and Lakshmana performed Pitru Tharpanam for their father, King Dasaratha, at this very spot.

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