VARANASI: In the heart of Kashi, where ancient chants rise with the morning mist from the Gangai, stands a 212-year-old symbol of Tamil devotion, the Sri Kasi Nattukottai Nagara Satram.

Established in 1813 by the Nattukottai Nagarathar (Chettiar) community, the chathiram remains a living bridge between Tamil Nadu and Kashi, preserving a legacy of service, cultural identity and unwavering service to Lord Kashi Vishwanath.

Speaking to DT Next, the chathiram’s manager, who preferred not to be named, said, “The Nattukottai Nagara Satram was formed in 1813 through the connection of the Kumaraswamy Mutt. Our elders travelled from Calcutta to Kashi solely to perform pujas to Bhagwan Kashi Vishwanathar. Earlier, we performed three poojas a day. Today we do one, but on Maha Shivratri, we continu

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