Kasi Viswanatha Swamy Temple

Kasi Viswanatha Swamy Temple is a Hindu Shiva temple located in Venkatagiri town in Tirupati district, Andhra Pradesh. Dedicated to Lord Shiva as Kasi Viswanatha, it is a prominent local place of worship and pilgrimage. The temple is associated with the Velugoti rulers of the historic Venkatagiri estate and reflects South Indian temple architecture. It serves as a religious and cultural landmark for residents and visitors to the region.

Visitors can expect a traditional South Indian Shiva temple complex in the centre of Venkatagiri town. The premises include the main sanctum dedicated to Lord Shiva as Kasi Viswanatha, associated shrines, pillared halls and gopuram-style elements. The setting is urban and accessible, with daily worship, festivals and rituals. Visitors can observe architecture, offer prayers, and experience local religious customs in a calm devotional environment.

The temple is historically linked to the Velugoti dynasty that ruled the Venkatagiri estate. It was established as a principal Shaivite shrine for the estate and town, dedicated to Shiva as Kasi Viswanatha to bring the sanctity of Kashi to the local region. It has remained an important religious institution through the estate period to the present.

The temple is a significant Shaivite religious centre for Venkatagiri and surrounding villages. It hosts regular worship and major Shaivite festivals, particularly Maha Shivaratri, and serves as a community gathering place for religious and cultural observances.