Walajapet Kasiviswanathar Temple
| Walajapet Kasiviswanathar Temple | |
|---|---|
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| District | Ranipet |
| Deity | Kasiviswanathar |
| Festivals | Maha Shivaratri, Chithirai Thiruvonam,[1][2] Yearly abhishekh[3] |
| Location | |
| Location | Walajapet |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| Country |  India |
  | |
| Geographic coordinates | 12°55′32.9″N 79°21′34.9″E / 12.925806°N 79.359694°E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Dravidian architecture |
| Specifications | |
| Temple(s) | One |
| Elevation | 175.69 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[edit]
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) in Walajapet.[citation needed]
Deities[edit]
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[edit]
This temple is maintained under the control of Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department,[9] Government of Tamil Nadu.
References[edit]
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- ^ "Lokal Tamil - தமிழ் செய்திகள்". tamil.getlokalapp.com. Retrieved 11 December 2023.
- ^ "About Walajapet, History of Walajapet, Walajapet Tourism". walajapet.tamilnaduonline.in. Retrieved 11 December 2023.
- ^ "Tamil Nadu Archives". Bharat Temples. 12 July 2018. Retrieved 11 December 2023.
- ^ "Temples In and Around Vellore". thetemplesoftamilnadu.tripod.com. Retrieved 11 December 2023.
- ^ https://www.dinamani.com/religion/religion-news/2018/aug/22/%E0%AE%86%E0%AE%95-30-%E0%AE%87%E0%AE%B2%E0%AF%8D-%E0%AE%B5%E0%AE%BE%E0%AE%B2%E0%AE%BE%E0%AE%9C%E0%AE%BE%E0%AE%AA%E0%AF%87%E0%AE%9F%E0%AF%8D%E0%AE%9F%E0%AF%88-%E0%AE%95%E0%AE%BE%E0%AE%9A%E0%AE%BF-%E0%AE%B5%E0%AE%BF%E0%AE%B8%E0%AF%8D%E0%AE%B5%E0%AE%A8%E0%AE%BE%E0%AE%A4%E0%AE%B0%E0%AF%8D-%E0%AE%95%E0%AF%8B%E0%AE%AF%E0%AE%BF%E0%AE%B2%E0%AF%8D-%E0%AE%95%E0%AF%81%E0%AE%AE%E0%AF%8D%E0%AE%AA%E0%AE%BE%E0%AE%AA%E0%AE%BF%E0%AE%B7%E0%AF%87%E0%AE%95%E0%AE%AE%E0%AF%8D-2984902.html
- ^ "Kasi Viswanathar Walajapet". MillionGods. Retrieved 11 December 2023.
- ^ "Arulmigu Kasi Vishvanathar Temple, Walajah - 632513, Ranipet District [TM004156].,". hrce.tn.gov.in. Retrieved 11 December 2023.