Kasi Viswanathar Temple, Ambasamudram

One of the oldest temples of Ambasamudram, a Shiva shrine on the Thamirabarani said to have a history stretching back around 2,000 years. It belongs to the cluster of ancient riverside temples that make Ambasamudram and Kallidaikurichi a temple-heritage belt.

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Entry rules not verified for this temple. Some Hindu temples 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.

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Typetemple
Nearest baseBrahmadesam
DistrictTirunelveli
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier…
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree
Places to visit2

Kasi Viswanathar Temple, Ambasamudram is planned from Brahmadesam, one of the travel bases in Tirunelveli district. Use Brahmadesam for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.

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Getting there

How to visit

  • Base yourself in Brahmadesam or nearby in Tirunelveli, 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.

Weather in Kasi Viswanathar Temple, AmbasamudramSeasonal guide

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Today at Kasi Viswanathar Temple, Ambasamudram
Sunrise6:12 am
Sunset6:29 pm
Golden hour best light5:29 pm–6:29 pm
Blue hour after sunset6:29 pm–6:54 pm
Sun sets toward compass bearingW · 279°
Moon tonight🌖 Waning gibbous · 83%
South-west monsoon. June to September is the south-west monsoon in Tamil Nadu. Expect heavy showers, mostly in bursts rather than all day — carry rain cover, allow extra time for getting around, and note that ferries and open-air sites are the first things affected.

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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One more place around Brahmadesam worth a day of its own.

templeBrahmadesam Kailasanathar Temple

2.6 km · ~6 min by auto

A 1,000-year-old Shiva temple 4 km from Ambasamudram, built by Rajaraja Chola in a village he donated to Vedic Brahmins. Its premises carry numerous Chola inscriptions, including a Vatteluttu inscription of Rajaraja I on the river steps, marking it as an important early-medieval temple.

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Before you go

Kasi Viswanathar Temple, Ambasamudram — at a glance

TimingsDaily ~6:00 AM-12:30 PM & 4:00-8:00 PM
Best timeOctober to March

Entry: Free

Getting here

How to reach Kasi Viswanathar Temple, Ambasamudram

In Ambasamudram town; Ambasamudram railway station ~1 km, Tirunelveli Junction ~33 km; Tuticorin airport (TCR) ~60 km or Madurai (IXM) ~150 km.

Getting around Kasi Viswanathar Temple, Ambasamudram

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.

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Nearby

What’s near Kasi Viswanathar Temple, Ambasamudram

heritageAmbasamudram (Thamirabarani ghats) 1.6 km · 21 min walk · straight line
templeBrahmadesam Kailasanathar Temple 2.6 km · ~6 min by auto · straight line
templeKodaganallur Kailasanathar Temple 3.9 km · ~10 min by auto · straight line
templeKallidaikurichi Manendiappar Temple 4.0 km · ~10 min by auto · straight line
templeAdhi Varaha Perumal Temple, Kallidaikurichi 4.1 km · ~10 min by auto · straight line
templePapanasanathar Temple, Papanasam 5.2 km · ~13 min by auto · straight line
damManimuthar Dam and Falls 6.8 km · ~17 min by auto · straight line
damPapanasam Dam 8.0 km · ~20 min by auto · straight line
waterfallAgasthiyar Falls (Papanasam Falls) 8.2 km · ~14 min by cab · straight line
templeCheranmahadevi Kailasanathar (Ammainathar) Temple 12.2 km · ~20 min by cab · straight line

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Kasi Viswanathar Temple, Ambasamudram — frequently asked

When is the best time to visit Kasi Viswanathar Temple, Ambasamudram?

October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.

What are the entry fee and timings at Kasi Viswanathar Temple, Ambasamudram?

Entry: Free. Timings: Daily ~6:00 AM-12:30 PM & 4:00-8:00 PM.

How do I reach Kasi Viswanathar Temple, Ambasamudram?

Base yourself in Brahmadesam or nearby in Tirunelveli, 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, Ambasamudram?

About an hour.

What else is near Kasi Viswanathar Temple, Ambasamudram?

Nearby you can pair Ambasamudram (Thamirabarani ghats) (1.6 km), Brahmadesam Kailasanathar Temple (2.6 km), Kodaganallur Kailasanathar Temple (3.9 km), Kallidaikurichi Manendiappar Temple (4.0 km).

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