Viswanathar Temple, Viswanathapuram, Cuddalore
Viswanathar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord
Shiva located at Viswanathapuram Village near Nellikkuppam Town in Panruti
Taluk in Cuddalore District of Tamil Nadu. The Temple is situated on southern
banks of Thenpennai River. The Temple had been washed away completely and only
Lingam remains. The Lingam is housed under a shed.
The Temple is located at about 6 Kms from Nellikkuppam,
6 Kms from Nellikkuppam Railway Station, 16 Kms from Cuddalore, 16 Kms from Cuddalore
Bus Stand, 20 Kms from Cuddalore Port Junction Railway Station, 32 Kms from Puducherry,
33 Kms from Puducherry Airport, 169 Kms from Chennai Airport and 183 Kms from
Chennai.
The Temple is situated on Cuddalore to Panruti Route. Devotees
after crossing Nellikkuppam, look out for Thirukandeswaram. Once, you spot
Thirukandeswaram, take the road towards North side (right hand side). The
Temple is situated on the banks of Thenpennai River amidst Sugarcane fields.