Walajapet Kasi Viswanathar Temple, Vellore

Address

Walajapet Kasi Viswanathar Temple, Vellore

Punniyakotti Nagar St, Punniyakotti Nagar,

Salavenpet,

Palamathi R.F, Tamil Nadu 632001

Moolavar

Kasi Viswanathar

Amman

Visalakshi

Introduction

              Kasi Viswanathar Temple is a dedicated to Lord Shiva located at Walajapet Town in Vellore District of Tamilnadu. The Temple is believed be over 500 years, though locals claim a much older origin. The Temple is east facing with a 5-tier entrance Rajagopuram at south. Presiding Deity is called as Kasi Viswanathar; is facing east. Mother is called as Visalakshi; is facing south. Shrines of Navagrahas, Nalwar, Ganesha, Dakshinamurthy, Vishnu, Brahma, Durga, Chandikeswara, Vinayaka, Naganathar and Muruga with consorts can be found in the inner prakaram. The Temple is believed to be more than 500 years old. By visiting this temple, one can get rid of fear of death. Kala Bairavar and Sani are opposite to each other and this is a Sani Dosha Nivarthi Sthalam. The temple is situated inside Walajah town after the Bus Stand Junction. The Temple is located at about 500 meters from Walajapet Bus Stand, 4 Kms from Ranipet Railway Station, and 98 Kms from Chennai Airport.

References

https://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com

Century/Period

500 year old

Nearest Bus Station

Walajapet

Nearest Railway Station

Ranipet Station

Nearest Airport

Chennai

Location on Map

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