Thu Feb 05 11:56:20 UTC 2026: # Kumbakonam Gears Up for Annual Masimagam Festival in Late February

The Story: The annual Masimagam festival, a significant event for Saivaite and Vaishnavite temples in Kumbakonam, is set to commence in the third week of February 2026. The 10-day festival will begin on February 21st at Saivaite temples and February 22nd at Vaishnavite temples, culminating on March 2nd with various car and float festivals. The highlight will be the ‘theerthavari’ ceremony at the ‘mahamagam’ tank on March 2nd, where devotees will be allowed to take a holy dip starting from 5 a.m.

Key Points:

  • The Masimagam festival is an annual event held at Saivaite and Vaishnavite temples in Kumbakonam.
  • The festival starts on February 21st for Saivaite temples and February 22nd for Vaishnavite temples.
  • Car festivals for several temples, including Sri Aadhikumbeswarar, Sri Kasiviswanathar, Sri Abimukeswarar, and Sri Gauthameswarar, will be held on February 28th and March 1st.
  • The festival concludes on March 2nd with ‘theerthavari’ at the ‘mahamagam’ tank, along with car and float festivals at other temples.
  • Devotees can take a holy dip at the ‘mahamagam’ tank from 5 a.m. onwards on March 2nd.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Masimagam festival remains a vital cultural and religious event in Kumbakonam, attracting devotees from various regions.
  • The detailed scheduling of events reflects a continuation of established traditions and practices.
  • The announcement highlights the importance of the temples in the region, which are a part of the cultural heritage.

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