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Kasi Viswanathar Temple
A Shiva temple famous for its enormous Adhikara Nandi, a bull idol that legend says was tilting to receive garlands and food offerings until the Cholas fixed it with a golden chain. The temple is an important mutt centre (Thiruppanandal Kasi Mutt) governing many delta shrines. It draws pilgrims for its unusual Nandi legend and heritage.
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Kasi Viswanathar Temple
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Plan Kasi Viswanathar Temple
Typetemple
Nearest baseThiruppanandal
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree
Nearest town/baseThiruppanandal
DistrictThanjavur
Place typetemple
Time neededAbout an hour.
A Shiva temple famous for its enormous Adhikara Nandi, a bull idol that legend says was tilting to receive garlands and food offerings until the Cholas fixed it with a golden chain. The temple is an important mutt centre (Thiruppanandal Kasi Mutt) governing many delta shrines. It draws pilgrims for its unusual Nandi legend and heritage.
Kasi Viswanathar Temple is planned from Thiruppanandal, one of the travel bases in Thanjavur district. Use Thiruppanandal for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.
Visiting
Kasi Viswanathar Temple — at a glance
Timings6:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 4:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Best timeOctober to March (cooler and drier)
Entry: Free
Getting there: Thiruppanandal, ~18 km from Kumbakonam; Tiruchirappalli airport ~105 km
Ask the priests to point out the golden chain on the Adhikara Nandi.
Getting there
How to visit
- Base yourself in Thiruppanandal or nearby in Thanjavur, 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.
Distance by road
- Tiruchirappalli (Trichy)58 km
- Madurai190 km
- Puducherry170 km
- Coimbatore215 km
- Chennai350 km
Road km to Thanjavur; ghat roads and traffic vary — allow extra.
Timing
Best time
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
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Kasi Viswanathar Temple — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Kasi Viswanathar Temple?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at Kasi Viswanathar Temple?
Entry: Free. Timings: 6:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 4:00 PM - 8:30 PM. Fees and timings are indicative — confirm on site before you travel.
How do I reach Kasi Viswanathar Temple?
Base yourself in Thiruppanandal or nearby in Thanjavur, 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?
About an hour.
What else is near Kasi Viswanathar Temple?
Nearby you can pair Suryanar Kovil (4.1 km), Agneeswarar Temple (4.7 km), Mahalingaswamy Temple, Thiruvidaimarudur (6.2 km), Kampahareswarar Temple (7.6 km).
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