Shiva
Tenkasi Kasi Viswanathar Temple
Tenkasi, Tamil Nadu · Kasi Viswanathar (Shiva)
About Tenkasi Kasi Viswanathar Temple
Called the South Kasi, this majestic Vijayanagara-style temple is near the famous Courtallam (Kutralam) waterfalls. The towering gopuram dominates the landscape. The temple is one of the most important Paadal Petra Sthalams in South Tamil Nadu.
Darshan Information
🙏 Main Deity
Kasi Viswanathar (Shiva)
🙏 Secondary Deity
Ulagamman (Parvati)
🏛️ Spiritual Category
Shiva
📅 Best Visit Time
July to October (for Courtallam falls)
Getting There
Nearest Railway Station
Tenkasi Junction (1 km)
Nearest Airport
Madurai Airport (100 km)
Food & Stay
Ideal Base City
Tenkasi
Visitor Tips
Combine with a visit to Courtallam Falls (5 km); best visited during monsoon when the falls are in full flow.
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Quick Info
State
Tamil Nadu
Location
Tenkasi
Ideal Base City
Tenkasi
Senior Friendly
Unknown
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