Kasi Viswanatha Swamy Thiru Koil

Kasi Viswanatha Swami temple is an ancient temple in Sivakasi. The presiding deity is Kasi Viswanatha Swami (Lord Shiva) and Visalatchi Ambal.

Powrnami Puja

"Powrami Puja" is held on every full moon day. "Prathosam" is very popular among the people of Sivakasi. On that day many people come to worship the God. "Karthikai Thiruvizha" is celebrated n "Aadi Karthigai and Thai Karthigai" days.

108 Changabishegam

"108 Changabishegam" is held on every last Monday of Tamil month to Sri Kasi Viswanathar and on every last Friday of Tamil month to Sri Vishalatchi Ambal. "Thanga Kavasam Satruthal" is held in the beginning of every Tamil month, every Pradthosam, on Shivaratri and on other festival days.

Thiruvathirai Festival

Thiruvathirai Festival is a famous one in Sivakasi. In this festival four Rathams from 4 temples are decorated beautifully with "Sevanthi Flowers". Large numbers of people visit Sivakasi during this festival to worship the Gods.

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