Sunday, September 10, 2017

Kasi Viswanathar Temple, Koradacherry, Thiruvarur

Kasi Viswanathar Temple, Koradacherry, Thiruvarur
Kasi Viswanathar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located at Koradacherry in Thiruvarur District of Tamilnadu. Presiding Deity is called as Kasi Viswanathar and Mother is called as Visalakshi. Sthala Vriksham is Arasu and Vilwa Tree. Theertham is Sivan Kulam.
Legends
People worshipped Lord Shiva here:
It is believed that Sun God, Lord Mahavishnu came to the temple by walk to worship Lord Kasi Viswanathar. 
Equivalent to Kasi:
Those unable to visit Kasi (now Varanasi) choose this place and temple and worship Lord to derive the same benefit if they would visit Kasi.
Panchakshapuram:
In olden days, the place was known as Panchakshapuram as the five Boodhas worshipped Lord Shiva with idols made of five metals.
Koradacherry:
As some blind people also worshipped here, the place was also called Kurudarseri (Kurudar-blind).  Later the name changed as Koradacherry.
History
This is one of the 108 Shiva temples built by Cholas. Saint Gnanasambandhar during his journey via Poodur to sing the glory of Thirukollikadu Pongu Sani and the temple in Thiruvidai Vayil is believed to have travelled through this route. As many epigraphic evidences, had been lost, the correct history of the temple is not available. The present temple came into being with the recovered Nandhi. As tradition, has it, Nandhi appeared in the dream of one Babu, a resident of Chennai and asked him to build the temple. Idols were duly installed as per Vedic rules. The donors who had migrated to other places, visit the temple from time to time.
The Temple
Presiding Deity is called as Kasi Viswanathar and Mother is called as Visalakshi. The rays of Sun fall on the feet of Presiding Deity on 7, 8 and 9 of Panguni Tamil month – March-April. Sthala Vriksham is Arasu and Vilwa Tree. Theertham is Sivan Kulam and is located opposite to the eastern entrance. The holy tree Arasu is on the banks of the tank. Lords Gnana Vinayaka, Gnana Velavan, Mothers Gnana Durga, Visalakshi and Balipeeta and Nandhi are on the left side in the temple. 
Chelliamman, Gajalakshmi and Manonmani are on the opposite side. There are also shrines for planet Sun, Lords Chandikeswara and Kala Bhairava. There are four Kalasas in the temple. The antiquity of the temple goes back to above 1,500 years but the location of the old temple is not known. This temple is newly built and the consecration was performed in the year 2012.
Temple Opening Time
The Temple remains open from 8.00 a.m. to 10.00 a.m. and from 4.00 p.m. to 7.00 p.m.
Festivals
Tamil New Year day falling almost on 14th April, Vaikasi Visakam in May-June, Aipasi Annabishekam in October-November, Karthikai Deepam in November-December, Fortnightly Pradosha pujas, New Moon day, Arudra Darshan in December-January are the festivals celebrated in the temple.
Prayers
People seek boons for prosperity, for child boon, for remedy from illness and for smooth and successful conclusions in marriage talks. Devotees perform special Homas, Annabishekam and those cured from diseases perform Navagraha Homas to please the planets.
Contact
Kasi Viswanathar Temple,
Koradacherry Post, Kudavasal Taluk,
Thiruvarur District - 613 703
Mobile: +91 99431 52999
Connectivity
Koradacherry is located at about 20 Kms from Thiruvarur, 10 Kms from Needamangalam, 44 Kms from Thanjavur, 9 Kms from Engan and 98 Kms from Trichy. Koradacherry is located on Thiruvarur to Thanjavur route. Nearest Railway Station is located at Koradacherry, Thiruvarur and Needamangalam. Nearest Airport is located at Trichy.