Why is Athi Varadar kept in water for 40 years?
GeneralClass 12AllAnswered 27 Mar 2026
Answer
Athi Varadar, a deity form of Lord Vishnu at Kanchipuram, is submerged in the temple's sacred tank for 40 years and brought out for darshan only once every 40 years. According to tradition, this practice protects the ancient idol carved from the sacred fig tree (Athi) from deterioration. Legend states that keeping the deity in water preserves its sanctity and power. The water immersion also represents the cosmic ocean from which Vishnu emerges. When brought out, millions gather for this rare darshan. While this tradition differs from Pandharpur's Vitthal worship, it illustrates diverse Hindu temple practices preserving ancient sacred idols.
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