Keezhakkalloor Viswanatha Temple

In the lesser-known village of Keezhakkallor near Tirunelveli, stands the ancient Puraveli Nathar temple, a topic I've covered before. Nearby, there's the Kasi Vishwanatha temple, estimated to be around 150-200 years old. What catches the eye in this small temple is the vimana atop the main shrine—a circular Vesara style structure made of brick and mortar, resembling the domes seen in Islamic architecture.

The temple enshrines smaller images of Shiva Linga and Devi, known as Kasi Vishwanatha and Visalakshi, respectively. Alongside them, the temple houses representations of Ganesha, Subramanya, Shaneesvara, Bhairava, Surya, Chandra, and Chandikeswara.

The path for circumambulation within the temple is remarkably narrow. The unique design of the vimana raises intriguing questions. Could it have been influenced by a nearby mosque, or is it simply an unconventional architectural choice? The mystery adds to the allure of this charming temple.

Happy travelling.