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A mystical freshness

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ENCHANTING: Kasi Viswanathar Temple at Tenkasi. —

Annual visitors from various parts of the country to Courtallam cannot miss Tenkasi, a holy town situated close to the foothills of Western Ghats, as the majestic ‘Raajagopuram’ of Sri Kasi Viswanathar – Ulagamman Temple, one of the tallest ‘gopurams’ in Tamil Nadu, will receive everyone even when they are a few kilometres away from the shrine.

The temple, known for its stunningly beautiful sculptures, was built by Paraakkirama Pandian, but shattered by lightning later. In 1990s, the temple was restored with the financial assistance of Sivanthi Adityan of ‘Daily Thanthi’ and others and a fresh coat of paint was given again in 2006 by the same group of philanthropists.

The main deity of the temple, having three sannidhis for Sivan, Amman and Murugan, is Sri Kasi Viswanathar (Shiva). The stone pillars emitting musical notes are one of the major attractions. Anyone who enjoys the cool breeze from the nearby Thirikooda Malai (Western Ghats) while walking through the serene temple premises will certainly visit the shrine at least once a year.

After this holy town was connected with Chennai by Pothigai Express Train, the number of devotees coming to Sri Kasi Viswanathar – Ulagamman Temple has increased phenomenally.

Though this small town, which may become a district headquarters in future, temporarily lost its peace for a while after series of murders, it did not prevent the devotees from visiting the temple from various parts of Tamil Nadu.

If bath at the waterfalls of Courtallam rejuvenates anyone, the darshan at Sri Kasi Viswanathar–Ulagamman Temple will certainly bring about a mystical freshness of mind.

P. Sudhakar

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