Kasi Viswanathar Temple, Nemmeli, Sirkazhi,
Nagapattinam
Kasi
Viswanathar Temple is dedicated to Hindu God Shiva located at Nemmeli Village
near Sirkazhi in Nagapattinam District of Tamilnadu. Presiding Deity is called
as Kasi Viswanathar and Mother is called as Visalakshi. The construction of the
temple dates back to the later chola period. The
temple is believed to be 500 years old. But exact history can't be predicted as
there is no scripture available. Sri Shasta
(deity) temple and Aiyanar temple are situated near this temple.
Legends
A Saint
named Kavalar performed a dhavam on Navagrahas to make him and his generation
free from their disturbances and Navagrahas blessed him with many boons beyond
their limits. Knowing this, Lord Shiva cursed Navagrahas with the disease of
Kustarogha (Leprosy). Navagrahas went to different places to worship Lord
Shiva, to get rid of their
Curse (Shaba). Lord Shani came to Nemmeli and worshipped Varuna Linga, and by the blessings
of Sri Visalakshi Sametha Sri Vishwanathar, he got complete cure over the
disease. There is a holy pond near the temple where lord Sanisvara performed
bath, and worshipped Shiva and attained peace. Nimmathi means peace in Tamil,
and there are few sayings that Nimmathi became Nemmeli in time. There is
another saying that, Nemmeli came from "Nelveli" i.e. land rich in
rice cultivations.
Contact
Sri
Visalakshi Sametha Viswanathar Temple
28/18,
Agraharam Nemmeli Post,
Sirkazhi Taluk,
Nagapattinam
District – 609 116
Mobile: +91 9442397817 /
9489804851
Connectivity
Nemmeli
is located 3 kms distance from its Taluk Main Town Sirkazhi. Nemmeli is 53 km far from its District Main City Nagapattinam.
It is 211 km far from its State Main City Chennai. Nemmeli is on the way between Sirkazhi and Vadarankam.
Buses from Sirkazhi bus stand are available (Bus Route: 8, 8 A Sirkazhi Bus Stand to
Vadarankam). Mini Buses are also available from Kollidam Mukkuttu.
