Kasi Viswanatha Temple, Ayanavaram

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Kasi Viswanatha Temple, Ayanavaram
Religion
Affiliation Hinduism
District Chennai
Deity Kasi Viswanatha
Location
Location Ayanavaram
State Tamil Nadu
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Kasi Viswanatha Temple, Ayanavaram, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Geographic coordinates 13°05′52.8″N80°14′28.3″E / 13.098000°N 80.241194°E / 13.098000; 80.241194
Elevation56 m (184 ft)

Kasi Viswanatha Temple is a Hindu temple in Chennai, India. Located at Konnur high road, Ayanavaram, the temple was constructed by the Tawker clan of Madras' Gujarati community and was constructed during the time of the East India Company. The temple is situated close to the Medavakkam Tank Road and adjoining the Ayanavaram Bus Depot. [1]

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This temple is maintained under the control of the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department of Government of Tamil Nadu. [2]

Location

Kasi Viswanatha Temple is located in Ayanavaram at an altitude of about 56 m above the mean sea level with the geographic coordinates of 13°05′52.8″N80°14′28.3″E / 13.098000°N 80.241194°E / 13.098000; 80.241194 .

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References

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  2. "Arulmigu Kasiwishva Natha Swami Temple, Ayanavaram, Chennai - 600023, Chennai District [TM000417].,". hrce.tn.gov.in. Retrieved 22 September 2023.