Kasiviswanathar Temple
Deities
Moolavar (Main Deity)
Sri Kasiviswanathaswamy
Ambal (Goddess)
Sri Visalakshi Ambal
Timings
Opening Hours
06:00 AM to 12:30 PM04:00 PM to 08:30 PMPothu Dharisanam
Pooja Timings
Ushakala poojai
06:00 AM to 06:30 AM IST
Kalasandhi pooja (Pushpam)
09:00 AM to 09:30 AM IST
Uchikkala Pooja (Pushpam)
12:00 PM to 12:30 PM IST
Sayaraksha Pooja (Evening) (Pushpam)
05:30 PM to 06:00 PM IST
Irandamkala Pooja (Pushpam)
07:00 PM to 07:30 PM IST
Ardhajama Pooja (Pushpam)
08:00 PM to 08:30 PM IST
Address & Contact
Address
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Village: KUMBAKONAM (PATTANAM)
Phone
Historical Information
Padal Pettrathu
Thiruganasambanthar
Sthala Virutcham
vilvam
Vimana Type
Other Vimanam
Sanctorum Shape
Square Shape
King's Period
Cholan
Temple Specialty
Historical: Rama, the king of Ayodhya, prayed to Agathiya Mamunivar to get Uruthramsam to kill Ravana. The sage advised Rama that if he went to Kumbakonam and worshiped Kashivisuvanathar, who is worshiping on the north bank of Mahamagakulam, his wish would be fulfilled. Similarly, Ramapiran also worshiped here properly and got the aspect of Uruthra projected on his body. Hence this place is known as Karonam. Ganga, Yamuna, Naruma, Saraswati, Kaveri, Godavari, Tungabhadra, Krishna and Sarayu all went to Kaila and visited Umapati.
Lord! All the people take bath in us to wash away their sins. We cannot bear the burden of innocence. Need a trick to get rid of this dull burden? They appealed. Lord Shiva blessed him to take a bath in Mahamagakulam, where Bheesam, the creature of the infant son, was absolved. He blessed them to go to Kashi saying that they do not know the whereabouts of Navakanniyar Atalam. Then he gave darshan to them in Kashi, surrounded by his retinue and brought him to Kudanta, made him bathe properly, visited the various temples, removed his sins and sat on the north bank of Mahamagakulakkarai to the west.
The bridegroom stands facing south towards the Mahamaga Tirtha and offers blessings to the devotees.
Services
Annadhanam: Under the honourable Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu innovative scheme Annadhanatittam has been implemented in this temple since 15.09.2015, through this scheme lunch is provided every day to 50 devotees and Peoples who visit this temple. The project cost for this is Rs.35/- per beneficiary. The lunch includes Rice, Sambar, Rasam, Kutu, Poriyal, Buttermilk, and Pickles on a Banana Leaf along with purified drinking water. Food is prepared in a very hygienic manner in the kitchen and served to the devotees around 12.30 noon every day.
Facilities
Bath Room Facility
Toilet and Bathroom facilities are available
Drinking Water R.O.
Ro Drinking Water Facility
Tank Information
Mahamagam Tank: Like the KumbhMela, which is held once in twelve years, Mahamagaperuvizha is held once in twelve years at Mahamagathirukulam. The goddesses of rivers such as Ganga Yamuna Godavari Narumatha Saraswati Kaveri Kumari Biodini Sarayu etc. Navaganniyars come and bathe in this Tirukulam on the full moon day of Guru Simma Rasi and Sun in Aquarius Rasi during thd day which comes once in twelve years to wash away their sins. Mahamaka period When the Maha Nakshatra and Poornami meet in the lunar month, Devguru stands in Leo sign and the Sun in Aquarius sign, and the sun sees them and they see the sun completely. It comes once every 12 years.
There are 21 Tirtha wells in Mahamakhathrukulam. Devotees can take a holy dip in the 21 Tirtha wells only during the Mahamagham festival which is held once in twelve years. They are 21 steps in this Thirukulam for taking holy bath during the auspicious season. There are 16 Sodasamahalingaswamy mandapams around Thirukkulam and the small temples are enshrined with Shiva Lingams.
Sacred Verses
Kudandhai Karonam
