Kasi Viswanathar Temple, Kumbakonam

Kasi Viswanathar Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva worshipped as Kasi Viswanathar and Goddess Visalakshi, located in Kumbakonam, Thanjavur District, Tamil Nadu, near the Mahamaham Tank. It is one of the prominent Shiva temples in the temple town of Kumbakonam and is traditionally believed to grant merit equivalent to worship at Kashi. The temple features Dravidian architecture and is closely associated with the 12-year Mahamaham festival.

Visitors can expect a compact Dravidian-style temple complex with a gopuram, pillared mandapas, and sanctums for Kasi Viswanathar and Visalakshi. The temple is located in a busy residential area close to Mahamaham Tank in central Kumbakonam. Inside, visitors can observe daily pujas, stone sculptures, and shrines for associated deities. The atmosphere is devotional with pilgrims performing prayers and rituals. The surrounding streets have small shops selling offerings and flowers.