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Kasi Viswanathar Temple, Tenkasi
A Pandya-era Shiva temple begun in the 13th century, notable for its roughly 180-foot seven-tiered Rajagopuram (rebuilt after a lightning fire, completed 1990), among the tallest temple towers in the region; the consort goddess is Ulagamman.
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Before you go to Kasi Viswanathar Temple, Tenkasi
Entry rules not verified for this temple. Many Hindu temples in Kerala admit only Hindus, and most enforce a dress code at the door. We have not verified the rule for this particular temple, so please check before you travel — especially if you are not Hindu or are visiting from outside India.
We report each site's own published rules neutrally, and only where we can source them.
Typetemple
Nearest baseCourtallam
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree (indicative — confirm on site)
Nearest town/baseCourtallam
DistrictTenkasi
Place typetemple
Time neededAbout an hour.
A Pandya-era Shiva temple begun in the 13th century, notable for its roughly 180-foot seven-tiered Rajagopuram (rebuilt after a lightning fire, completed 1990), among the tallest temple towers in the region; the consort goddess is Ulagamman.
Kasi Viswanathar Temple, Tenkasi is planned from Courtallam, one of the travel bases in Tenkasi district. Use Courtallam for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.
Visiting
Kasi Viswanathar Temple, Tenkasi — at a glance
Timings6:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Best timeYear-round; cooler Nov-Feb
Entry: Free (indicative — confirm on site)
Getting here
How to reach Kasi Viswanathar Temple, Tenkasi
Tenkasi town centre; nearest railway Tenkasi Jn (TSI); nearest airport Tuticorin (TCR) ~120 km
Footwear off before entering; photography of the sanctum may be restricted
Getting around Kasi Viswanathar Temple, Tenkasi
We have not assessed physical access at this place yet. Across India, step-free routes, handrails and accessible toilets are the exception rather than the rule, and pavements are often interrupted — if step-free access matters to you, contact the site or a local operator before committing to the trip.
If you need help at Kasi Viswanathar Temple, Tenkasi
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Getting there
How to visit
- Base yourself in Courtallam or nearby in Tenkasi, then confirm the last-mile route locally before travel.
- If access depends on temple, museum or seasonal rules, check on the day before you go.
Timing
Best time
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
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Today at Kasi Viswanathar Temple, Tenkasi
Sunrise6:12 am
Sunset6:41 pm
Golden hour best light5:41 pm–6:41 pm
Blue hour after sunset6:41 pm–7:06 pm
Sun sets toward compass bearingWNW · 287°
Moon tonight🌗 Last quarter · 45%
Sun and moon are calculated for this location and shown in IST. Photography windows are the hour around sunrise and sunset; the sunset bearing is degrees clockwise from true north. Moon phase is accurate to about half a day.
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When is the best time to visit Kasi Viswanathar Temple, Tenkasi?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at Kasi Viswanathar Temple, Tenkasi?
Entry: Free (indicative — confirm on site). Timings: 6:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM. Fees and timings are indicative — confirm on site before you travel.
How do I reach Kasi Viswanathar Temple, Tenkasi?
Base yourself in Courtallam or nearby in Tenkasi, then confirm the last-mile route locally before travel. If access depends on temple, museum or seasonal rules, check on the day before you go.
How much time do I need for Kasi Viswanathar Temple, Tenkasi?
About an hour.
What else is near Kasi Viswanathar Temple, Tenkasi?
Nearby you can pair Kutralanathar Temple, Courtallam (5.1 km), Main Falls, Courtallam (5.2 km), Chitraruvi, Courtallam (5.4 km), Tiger Falls (Puli Aruvi), Courtallam (5.7 km).
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