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.
