Ukkarai Vishwanath Shiva Temple, Thanjavur

Address

Ukkarai Vishwanath Shiva Temple, Thanjavur

Ukkarai, Thiruvidaimarudur Circle,

Thanjavur District,

Tamil Nadu 612504

Moolavar

Viswanatha

Amman

Vishalaksi

Introduction

                   Ukkarai Vishwanath Temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva, located in the Ukkarai village, Thiruvidaimarudur circle, Thanjavur district, Tamil Nadu. In the centre of the town there is a small temple to the east which belongs to Thiruppananda Mutt. The Presiding deity is called as Lord Vishwanath, is facing east side and Mother is called as Vishalakshi, is facing south side inside the sanctum sanctorum. Nearby there is an idol of Surya and an idol of Ganesha. Nandi is in the small hall outside the sanctum. pujas are performed periodically. The temple is said to be more than 1000 years old.

“With the kind permission of Sri Kadambur K. Vijayan, these are extracted from his posts”.

Century/Period

1000 years old.

Nearest Bus Station

Ukkarai

Nearest Railway Station

Thiruvidaimarudur

Nearest Airport

Trichy

Location on Map

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