The visit to this Sri Kasi Vishwanathar Temple
at Pudupettai was a part of the 606th week abhishekam to Sri Mandaleswarar Temple
of Bavasahipettai by the Ancient Shiva Temples and Sivamayam Group on 14th June 2026. When the Sivamayam group was
preparing for the abhishekm to Sri Mandalaeswarar at Bavashipettai, I alone
visited this Pudupettai Shiva temple, which is about 1.2 km from the Bavasahipettai
Shiva Temple.
Moolavar : Sri Kasi Viswanathar
Consort : Sri Visalakshi
Consort : Sri Visalakshi
Some
of the salient features of this temple are…
The temple faces east with an entrance (Base of mandapam/ Rajagopuram) from the south. Balipeedam and Rishabam are in front of the temple. The entrance to the ardha mandapam is from the south. Moolavar is Swayambhu on a round avudaiyar. Vinayagar and Sri Valli Devasena Subramaniar are on either side of the antarala. A balipeedam and a Rishabam are in front of the sanctum sanctorum.
The temple faces east with an entrance (Base of mandapam/ Rajagopuram) from the south. Balipeedam and Rishabam are in front of the temple. The entrance to the ardha mandapam is from the south. Moolavar is Swayambhu on a round avudaiyar. Vinayagar and Sri Valli Devasena Subramaniar are on either side of the antarala. A balipeedam and a Rishabam are in front of the sanctum sanctorum.
In
ardha mandapam, Vinayagar, Bairavar, and Suryan. In koshtam, Vinayagar, Dakshinamurthy, Maha Vishnu, Brahma, and Durgai.
Ambal
Visalakshi is in a separate Sannidhi that faces south. Ambal is in a standing
posture with abhaya varada hastam.
In
praharam Chandikeswarar and Navagrahas.
Chandikeswarar - Durgai
ARCHITECTURE
The temple consists of sanctum sanctorum, antarala, and ardha mandapam. The temple was built with stone from adhistanam to prastaram. The sanctum sanctorum is on an adhistanam, with Jagathy, threepatta kumudam and pattikai. The pilasters are of Brahmakantha pilasters with kalasam, kudam, palakai, and poomottu pothyal. The prastaram consists of valapi and kapotam with nasikudus. A Devotee worships a Shiva Lingam, Ambal, and Dwarbs' faces are in the nasi kudus. The brick vimanam over the bhumi desam consists of 2 talas, greevam, and Nagara sigaram. Shiva, Dakshinamurthy, Maha Vishnu, and Brahma are in the greeva koshtam
Maha Vishnu worships Shiva
The temple consists of sanctum sanctorum, antarala, and ardha mandapam. The temple was built with stone from adhistanam to prastaram. The sanctum sanctorum is on an adhistanam, with Jagathy, threepatta kumudam and pattikai. The pilasters are of Brahmakantha pilasters with kalasam, kudam, palakai, and poomottu pothyal. The prastaram consists of valapi and kapotam with nasikudus. A Devotee worships a Shiva Lingam, Ambal, and Dwarbs' faces are in the nasi kudus. The brick vimanam over the bhumi desam consists of 2 talas, greevam, and Nagara sigaram. Shiva, Dakshinamurthy, Maha Vishnu, and Brahma are in the greeva koshtam
HISTORY
AND INSCRIPTIONS
The temple is believed to be 700 years old. But there is no evidence found to prove the same. The present structure may belong to the 17th to 18th centuries.
The temple is believed to be 700 years old. But there is no evidence found to prove the same. The present structure may belong to the 17th to 18th centuries.
LEGENDS
There are 5 Sri Kasi Vishwanathar Temples around this place, called "Pancha Kashi Sthalams". It is said that around 1454 CE, these 5 Shiva Lingas were brought from Kashi and installed by Shiva Devotees.
Those places are...
1. Karukkupettai
2. Thimmayanpettai
3. Pudupettai
4. Erivoy
5. Nawab Sahib Pettai
There are 5 Sri Kasi Vishwanathar Temples around this place, called "Pancha Kashi Sthalams". It is said that around 1454 CE, these 5 Shiva Lingas were brought from Kashi and installed by Shiva Devotees.
Those places are...
1. Karukkupettai
2. Thimmayanpettai
3. Pudupettai
4. Erivoy
5. Nawab Sahib Pettai
But some people claim that the
Shiva temple of Bavasahipettai is also part of "Pancha Kashi
Sthalams," and some point out that the name of the Moolavar is wrong.
POOJAS
AND CELEBRATIONS
Apart from regular poojas, special poojas are conducted on Pradosham, Maha Shivaratri, Kiruthigai, etc.
Apart from regular poojas, special poojas are conducted on Pradosham, Maha Shivaratri, Kiruthigai, etc.
TEMPLE
TIMINGS
The temple will be kept open from 07.00 hrs to 11.00 hrs and from 17.00 hrs to 20.00 hrs.
The temple will be kept open from 07.00 hrs to 11.00 hrs and from 17.00 hrs to 20.00 hrs.
CONTACT
DETAILS
Gurukkal
Gurumoorthy may be contacted on his mobile number +919940331344 for poojas and
further details.
HOW
TO REACH
This temple at Pudupettai is about 2 meters from Kanchipuram to Chengalpattu Road and 1.2 km from Bavasahipettai Sri Mandalaeswarar Temple, 9 km from Walajabad, 14 km from Kanchipuram Railway Station, and 34 km from Chengalpattu Railway Station.
The nearest Railway Station is Walajabad.
This temple at Pudupettai is about 2 meters from Kanchipuram to Chengalpattu Road and 1.2 km from Bavasahipettai Sri Mandalaeswarar Temple, 9 km from Walajabad, 14 km from Kanchipuram Railway Station, and 34 km from Chengalpattu Railway Station.
The nearest Railway Station is Walajabad.
LOCATION
OF THE TEMPLE: CLICK HERE
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