Walajapet Kasiviswanathar Temple

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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
CountryFlag of India.svg  India
India Tamil Nadu location map.svg
Om symbol.svg
Kasiviswanathar Temple, Walajapet, Ranipet, Tamil Nadu
Geographic coordinates 12°55′32.9″N79°21′34.9″E / 12.925806°N 79.359694°E / 12.925806; 79.359694
Architecture
Type Dravidian architecture
Specifications
Temple(s)One
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]

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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″N79°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.

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  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.
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  8. ↑ "Kasi Viswanathar Walajapet". MillionGods. Retrieved 11 December 2023.
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