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Walajapet Kasiviswanathar Temple
Religion
DistrictRanipet
DeityKasiviswanathar
Location
LocationWalajapet
StateTamil Nadu
Country India
Coordinates12°55′32.9″N 79°21′34.9″E / 12.925806°N 79.359694°E / 12.925806; 79.359694
Specifications
TempleOne
Elevation175.69 m (576 ft)


Kasiviswanathar Temple is a historical Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva,[4] situated in Walajapet[5][6] neighbourhood, Ranipet in the state of Tamil Nadu in the peninsular India. This temple is built around 300 years ago.[7]

Location

This temple is located at an altitude of about 175.69 metres (576.4 ft) with the geographic coordinates of (12°55′32.9″N 79°21′34.9″E / 12.925806°N 79.359694°E / 12.925806; 79.359694) in Walajapet.[citation needed]

Deities

The main deity of this temple is Kasiviswanathar and the Goddess is Kasivisalakshi. Maha Vishnu, Brahma, Durga, Rishabarudar, Shiv lingam, Nandi, Parvathavardhini, Dakshinamurthy, Ardhanareeswarar, Vinayagar, Pallhani Andavar, Subrahmanya with consorts Valli and Devasena, Sun, Moon, Thirunavukkarasar, Sundarar, Sambandar, Manikkavacakar, 63 Nayanmars, Bhairava, Nagas, Chandikeswarar, Saneeswarar are the other deities in this temple.[8]

Maintenance

This temple is maintained under the control of Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department,[9] Government of Tamil Nadu.

References

  1. ↑ "காசி விஸ்வநாதர் கோயிலில் திருவோண வழிபாடு". Dinamalar. 12 May 2023. Retrieved 11 December 2023.
  2. ↑ shakthionline Team. "வாலாஜாபேட்டை ஸ்ரீ காசி விஸ்வநாதர் ஆலய திருவோண சிறப்பு வழிபாடு..." shakthionline (in தமிழ்). Retrieved 11 December 2023.
  3. ↑ "Lokal Tamil - தமிழ் செய்திகள்". tamil.getlokalapp.com. Retrieved 11 December 2023.
  4. ↑ "About Walajapet, History of Walajapet, Walajapet Tourism". walajapet.tamilnaduonline.in. Retrieved 11 December 2023.
  5. ↑ "Tamil Nadu Archives". Bharat Temples. 12 July 2018. Retrieved 11 December 2023.
  6. ↑ "Temples In and Around Vellore". thetemplesoftamilnadu.tripod.com. Retrieved 11 December 2023.
  7. ↑ DIN (21 August 2018). "ஆக. 30-இல் வாலாஜாபேட்டை காசி விஸ்வநாதர் கோயில் கும்பாபிஷேகம்". தினமணி (in Tamil). Retrieved 19 April 2026.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unrecognized language (link)
  8. ↑ "Kasi Viswanathar Walajapet". MillionGods. Retrieved 11 December 2023.
  9. ↑ "Arulmigu Kasi Vishvanathar Temple, Walajah - 632513, Ranipet District [TM004156].,". hrce.tn.gov.in. Retrieved 11 December 2023.

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