Kasi
Viswanathar Temple, Kumbakonam, Thanjavur
Kasi Viswanathar Temple is a
Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Kumbakonam
Town in Thanjavur District in Tamil
Nadu. Presiding Deity is called as Kasi
Viswanathar and Mother is called as Visalakshi. This temple is also popularly known as
Nava Kannigai temple. The Temple is situated on northern banks of Mahamaha
Tank.
Legends
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History
It is claimed by few people that
Kudanthai
Karonam mentioned in Devaram hymns refer to this Temple. However,
the seventh song mentions about Thenarmozhiyal, consort of Someswar of Someswaran
Temple. Hence, Someswaran
Temple can be considered as actual Paadal
Petra Sthalam. The present masonry structure was built during
the Nayak during the 16th century
CE. In modern times, the temple is maintained and administered by the Hindu
Religious and Charitable Endowments Department of the Government of Tamil Nadu.
The
Temple
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Temple
Opening Time
The temple remains open from
7.00 a.m. to 12.00 noon and from 4.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m.
Poojas
The temple priests perform
the puja (rituals) during festivals and
on a daily basis. The temple rituals are performed six times a
day; Kalasanthi at 6:00 a.m., Irandam Kalm at
9:00 a.m., Uchikalam at 12:00 a.m., Sayarakshai at
6:00 p.m, Irandam Kalm at 7:30 p.m.,
and Arthajamam at 9:00 p.m. Each ritual comprises four
steps: abhisheka (sacred
bath), alangaram (decoration), naivethanam (food
offering) and deepa aradanai(waving of lamps) for Viswanathar and
Visalakshi.
Festivals
There are weekly rituals
like Somavaram (Monday) & Sukravaram (Friday), fortnightly
rituals like Pradosham & monthly festivals like Amavasai(new moon
day), Kiruthigai, Pournami (full moon day)
and sathurthi. Shivaratri & Masi Maha Brahmotsavam during the Tamil
month of Maasi (February - March) and Panguni Uthiram
during Panguni are the major festivals celebrated in the temple.
Religious
Significance
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Prayers
People pray here for girls not
attaining puberty in time, for removal of obstacles in marriage proposals,
child boon and for cleansing from sins. In all these cases, the girls along
with their parents visit the Nava Kannika shrine in this temple and offer
prayers for 16 successive Fridays. Realizing their wish, devotees perform
abishek to Lord and Mother and offer vastras.
Contact
Kasi Viswanathar Temple,
Kumbakonam, Thanjavur District –
612 001
Phone: +91 435 240 0658
Connectivity
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