God
Sri Kasi Viswanatha Swamy is the main deity of this temple, who is an incarnation of Lord Shiva. Here Lord is in Kshnaiga lingam and installed by Lakshmiammal. The Viswanathaswamy idol is a Bana Lingam which extends four inches higher than the pedestal, while the idol of Goddess Vishalakshi is placed twenty-four inches above the pedestal up to the top of the crown.
Interesting Facts
- The annual chariot festival is a popular event celebrated for 7 days in the month of November. On the last 3 days, beautifully decorated temple chariots are ceremoniously drawn through the streets by thousands of devotees.
Best Season To Visit
The best season to visit the temple is Winter season. The best months to visit are September to February.
Weather
Highest - April to June (35°C during day and 22°C during night)Average - May (32°C during the day and 23°C during night)Lowest - October to February (29°C during day and 23°C during night)Monsoon season - July to September
Dress Code
- For men the dress code is Shirt & Trouser, Dhoti or Pyjamas with upper cloth.
- For women the preferred dress code is saree or half-saree with blouse or chudidhar with pyjama and upper cloth.
- Shorts, mini-skirts, middies, sleeveless tops, low-waist jeans and short-length T-shirts are not allowed.
Do's & Dont's
- Do bathe and wear clean clothes before you enter the temple.
- Do respect ancient customs and co-piligrims while at temple.
- Smoking and drinking is prohibited in this temple.
- Chewing betel leaves, tobacco, gutka and spitting inside temple is strictly prohibited.
transport connections
| Name | Distance | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
 Palakkad Bus Stand |
4 KM | 9449596666 |
 Palakkad Railway Station |
2 KM | 139 |
 Coimbatore International Airport |
69 KM | 0422-2592155 |
Architecture
Viswanathaswamy Temple Gopuram is in East Direction and the huge 40 feet flag staff (Kodimaram) is erected in front of the temple. This temple was constructed in Kerala Style of architecture and has a Nandi Mandapam. The temple structure including the Garbhagrihams (sanctum sanctorum) has developed extensive damages and they require immediate attention to prevent further damages. According to some of the stone inscription in front of the Kalpathy Shiva Temple which tells that it was built in the 1425 A.D.
The temple is locally called as Kundukkul Kovil as it has 18 steps downward from the ground, to the East and South. The temple also has steps to reach the river. The temple is also known as Half-Kashi as the rituals for the deceased are done here. The Golden Hall, or the Kanaka Sabha, is another peculiarity of the temple. This is where the shrine of Lord Nataraja is worshipped. The Navagrahas in the temple are worshipped along with their consorts.
Religious Significance
An aged lady named Lakshmi Ammal resided in Kalpathy long ago. It is said that she lived there alone, while the rest of her family was in Mayiladuthurai. As she wanted to build a temple for Lord Shiva she visited Kashi (Varanasi) and brought a Bana linga from there and installed it in Kalpathy. Later, a temple was built there by the then ruler of the region.
History
Sri Kasi Viswanatha Swamy Temple was built in 15th century by Kombi Achan, the raja of Palakkad and renovated in the year 1981. It is also said that Lakshmi Ammal had given the Prince 1320 gold coins and entrusted him with the responsibility of managing the temple affairs. The land set apart for this temple came to be made inam or revenue-free by the King and this was allowed to be continued as revenue free by the subsequent rulers, Tipu Sultan and later by the British Government.
Temple Timings
| Day | Timings | |
|---|---|---|
| All Days | 05:30 AM - 10:00 AM | 05:00 PM - 08:00 PM |
Sevas
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Airports
| Airport Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| Shamshabad | 40 KM |
| Lorem Ipsum | 12 KM |
Railway Stations
| Railway Station Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| Secunderabad | 10 KM |
| Nampally | 12 KM |
| Begumpet | 6 KM |
| Lingampally | 20 KM |
Bus Stations
| Bus Station Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| MGBS | 35 KM |
| CBS | 28 KM |
| kukatpally | 20 KM |
| Lingampally | 30 KM |
| Uppal | 35 KM |
Private Transports
| Transport Name | Distance | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
| Private Transport | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
| Private Transport1 | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
| Private Transport1 | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
| Private Transport1 | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
| Private Transport1 | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
Local Transports
| Transport Name | Distance | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
| Local Transport | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
| Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
| Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
| Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
| Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
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