Viswanathar Temple,
Chidambaranathapuram, Thanjavur
Viswanathar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Chidambaranathapuram Village in Thiruvidaimarudur Taluk in Thanjavur District of Tamil Nadu. Presiding Deity is called as Viswanathar and Mother is called as Visalakshi. The Temple is situated on southern banks of Kollidam River.
The
Temple
The Temple is facing towards
east. Nandi and Balipeedam can be found immediately after the entrance facing the
sanctum. The Sanctum Sanctorum consists of Maha Mandapam, Artha Mandapam and
Sanctum. Presiding Deity is called as Viswanathar and is facing east. He is
housed in the sanctum in the form of Lingam. Chandikeswarar Shrine can be seen
in his usual location. Mother is called as Visalakshi. She is housed in a
separate south facing shrine. Her shrine is situated in Maha Mandapam. There
are shrines for Vinayaga, Murugan and Dakshinamoorthy in the temple premises.
Connectivity
The Temple is located at about 3
Kms from Thiruppanandal Bus Stand, 8 Kms from Pandanallur, 14 Kms from
Aduthurai Railway Station, 17 Kms from Thiruvidaimaruthur, 23 Kms from
Kumbakonam, 23 Kms from Kumbakonam Railway Station, 60 Kms from Thanjavur and
113 Kms from Trichy Airport. The Temple is situated on Thiruppanandal to
Pandanallur Route.