Kasi Viswanathar Temple

🛕 Lord Shiva | 📍 Kumbakonam, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu

Temple Tags: Ancient Temple Chola Temple Nayanmar Temple Paadal Petra Sthalam South India Temple Tevaram Temple

✔ Verified by Mandirvaas

📍 Open in Maps

⏰ Darshan

Morning: 06:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Evening: 04:00 PM – 08:00 PM

📅 Best Time to Visit

Masi Magam and Mahamaham periods are especially significant.

📸 Photography

Not Allowed

🔱 Temple Significance

Kasi Viswanathar Temple is an ancient Shiva temple in Kumbakonam, also known as Kudanthai Karonam. It is a Paadal Petra Sthalam praised by Thirugnanasambandar and Thirunavukkarasar. The temple is especially famous for its shrine of the Nava Kannigas, representing nine sacred rivers, and its close association with the Mahamaham Tank.

🏛 Temple History

The temple has an ancient Shaivite tradition dating back to the Tevaram period. According to local tradition, Rama and Lakshmana worshipped Shiva here during their search for Sita. Another legend connects the temple with the nine sacred rivers, who worshipped Shiva here after seeking relief from the sins washed away by pilgrims at Kasi. The present masonry structure includes substantial Nayak-period work from the 16th century.

🪔

Daily Poojas

Regular temple worship schedule

🪔

No daily poojas available.

🔱

Special Rituals

Sacred offerings and temple rituals

🕉️

No special rituals available currently.

🎉 Temple Festivals

No festivals available.

🔔 Darshan Timings & Rules

👕

Dress Code

Traditional and modest dress recommended.

📸

Photography

Not allowed

🍚

Prasad

Available

ℹ️

Prasad Details

Temple prasadam is generally available for devotees.

🧭 Pilgrim Travel Tips

Visit during the early morning or evening for a peaceful darshan.
The temple is located near the famous Mahamaham Tank, so pilgrims can combine both visits.
Devotees should visit the Nava Kannigas shrine, dedicated to the nine sacred rivers.
The temple can be included in a Kumbakonam Shiva-temple pilgrimage covering nearby historic temples.
Mahamaham and Masi Magam are especially important festival periods and attract large numbers of pilgrims.
Wear traditional and modest clothing while visiting the temple.
Keep sufficient time for darshan, especially during weekends and festival days.
Senior citizens and families may prefer visiting outside peak festival hours for easier access.
Check the temple's current opening hours and special pooja timings before travelling.
Carry drinking water and essential personal items, especially during hot weather.
Follow temple instructions regarding footwear, photography and entry into restricted areas.
Devotees interested in Kumbakonam's sacred heritage can plan a full-day pilgrimage covering several nearby temples.