Naduchatram Kashi Viswanathar Temple, Virudhunagar

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Naduchatram Kashi Viswanathar Temple, Virudhunagar

Naduchatram,

Virudhunagar District,

Tamil Nadu 626201

Moolavar

Naduchatram Kashi Viswanathar Temple, Virudhunagar

Amman

Sri Annapoorani

Introduction

• Location: Naduchatram village, Virudhunagar district, Tamil Nadu, dedicated to Lord Shiva.
• Historical Significance: Built by the Pandya kings 1,300 years ago; considered ‘India’s second temple.’
• Management: Currently under the Hindu Charities Department, previously managed by local zamindars and landholders.
• Puranic Significance:
  • Located on a historic pilgrimage route from Kanyakumari to Kashi.
  • Served as a stop for pilgrims before visiting the Kashi Viswanathar Temple.
• Beliefs: Worshiping at the temple is believed to cure diseases and bring peace and prosperity.
• Special Features:
  • The temple has a vilva tree and a fish symbol on its pillars, indicating its Pandya origins.
  • Nandeeswarar’s unique position, with one eye focused on Shiva and the other on Annapoorani.
  • Deities such as Perumal, Hanuman, Murugan, Bhairav, and others are carved on stone pillars.
  • Gurubhagava, Sun, and Moon are positioned in alignment with Shiva.
  • Notable south-facing deities include Annapoorani Ambigai, Kalabhairava, Chandikeswarar, Nataraja, and Kuberasanisvarabhagavan.
• Festivals Celebrated:
  • Chitra Poornima (April-May)
  • Vaikasi Visakam (May-June)
  • Aadi Pooram (July-August)
  • Vinayaka Chathurthi (August-September)
  • Navarathri (September-October)
  • Maha Shivrathri (February-March)
  • Sani Peyarchi (Saturn planet transition)

Century/Period

1,300 Years Old

Managed By

Hindu Religious & Charitable Endowments Department (HR&CE)

Nearest Bus Station

Naduchatram

Nearest Railway Station

Virudhunagar

Nearest Airport

Madurai

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