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Kasi Viswanathar temple, Sivakasi

Kasi Viswanathar Temple in Sivakasi, Tamil Nadu, is dedicated to Shiva and was constructed in the South Indian style of architecture. It is believed to have been built by Pandyan ruler Harikesari Parakkirama Pandian in the 16th century, with later additions from Madurai Nayaks. The temple witnessed the temple entry movement in 1899 and the subsequent Sivakasi riots, resulting in 22 fatalities.

मुख्य विवरण · Temple details

  • प्रमुख देवता / Deity: Shiva (शिव)
  • स्थान / Location: Sivakasi, Tamil Nadu
  • निर्माण / Built: 16th century
  • निर्माता / Built by: Pandyan ruler Harikesari Parakkirama Pandian
  • वास्तुकला शैली / Architecture: Dravidian architecture

कैसे पहुँचें · How to reach

  • निकटतम शहर से दूरी: 0 km

सामान्य प्रश्न · FAQ

Which deity is worshipped at Kasi Viswanathar temple, Sivakasi?
Kasi Viswanathar temple, Sivakasi is dedicated to Shiva (शिव).

Where is Kasi Viswanathar temple, Sivakasi located?
Kasi Viswanathar temple, Sivakasi is located in Sivakasi, Tamil Nadu, India, at coordinates 9.4503, 77.7956.

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