Kasi Viswanathar temple, Tenkasi, Hindu temple in Tenkasi, India.
The temple features a 180-foot tower, multiple shrines, and a granite wall that encircles the complex containing the main sanctum dedicated to Lord Shiva.
Pandya king Parakrama Pandian initiated the temple construction in the 15th century, following divine guidance received through a dream about following ants.
The temple holds the position of Paadal Petra Sthalam, where devotees worship Shiva as Kasi Viswanathar and his consort Parvathi as Ulagamman, similar to Varanasi.
The temple maintains regular hours from 6 AM to 12:30 PM and 4 PM to 8:30 PM, with four daily rituals including Kalasanthi, Uchikalam, Sayarakshai, and Aravanai Pooja.
The temple's Durga shrine faces west instead of the traditional southern direction, distinguishing it from other temples in Tamil Nadu.
Location: Tenkasi district
Architectural style: Dravidian architecture
GPS coordinates: 8.95667,77.30750
Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:55
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