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Shri Chithragupta Swamy Temple
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It is but a blessing that Shri Chithragupta Swamy in accompaniment of Shri Karnagi Ambal is seated in the sanctorium of a temple in the centre of Kanchipuram near the bus stand. Chithraguptar who went along with his wives to Yama’s world is still accounting the goodness and evil activities of mankind from then on.Most importantly there is only one temple for Chithraguptar and that too in Kanchipuram
On Chithra Pournami (full moon day of the Chithrai month) special pooja and the marriage celebrations of Chithraguptar takes place and food is sponsored. Read More..
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Sri
Kanchi Kamakoti Peedam (Sankara Mutt)
The
Inherent Spritual Power of one of the world’s
most ancient religious is at once evident in the ambience
of Sri Kanchi Kamakoti Peedam to a visitor even as
he near the temple town of kancheepuram.
Sri
Adi Sankara Bhagavadpada established sri kanchi kamakoti
peedam about 2510 years ago. He traveled the oneness
and total unity of all existence. The peedam has been
adorned by an illustrious lineage of sages. Read More..
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Ekambareshwar
Temple |
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Ekambareshwar
temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, is one of the
largest temples in Kanchipuram, spread over
an area of 12.14 hectares. It is surrounded
by a huge stonewall built in the early 16th
century during the days of the Vijayanagar Empire.
The
Ekambareshwar Temple consists of innumerable
shrines, mandapams, gopurams and tanks. It is
considered to be one of the most ancient temples
in India and has been in existence even prior
to 600 AD. It enshrines many traditions.Ekambareswara
means Eka Aam, a mango tree which is found at
the centre of the temple and it is over 3,500
years old with just four branches, which signify
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Kailasanathar
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Dedicated
to Siva, Kailasanatha is one of the earliest temples
built by Rajasimha and his son Mahendra in the 8th
century A.D. There are 58 small shrines situated
around the main shrine. Paintings of Fresco-style
adorn the inner walls of the shrines.Sandstone was
used in the construction of this temple.It is the
only temple at Kanchipuram which is not cluttered
with the more recent additions of the cholas and
vijayanagar rulers.Fragments of the eigth century
murals which once graced the alcoves are a visible
remainder of how magnificent the temple must have
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Kamakshi
Amman Temple |
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Kanchi is sacred as one of the three Sakti
peethas of India. Kamakshi is said to be
the Supergoddess, Parasakti, having Saraswati,
Lakshmi and Parvati as her eyes. She blesses
all that dedicate themselves to her. This
temple was built by cholas in the fourteenth
century.
It is one of the three holy places of Sakthi
worship in India the other two being Madurai
and Varanasi.among these kanchipuram is
the most important place. Here, the goddess
is worshipped in the form of a Chakra placed
in front of the idol. The sanctum sanctorum
faces southeast in the centre of Gayatri
Mandapam.
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The tradition says that there was a delightful
grove of Champaka trees around the main
temple now known as Gayatri Mandaparn. The
Devas took the form of parrots and worshipped
Sri Devi here. The temple is also in closer
control of the Sankara Mutt. An image of
Shankaracharya is also worshipped. Sri Sankaracharya
is said to have defeated Buddhist philosophers
in debate here. The main tower over the
sanctum (Vimaanam) of the temple is gold
plated. Also of significance is the Golden
Chariot in this temple. The Golden Chariot
is taken in a procession around the temple
on Friday evenings around 7.00 PM.
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| Ulakalanda
Perumal Temple |
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The temple faces west. Though Ulakalanda Perumal
is a Main deity. Adi-seshan is honored here in three
modes. The temple itself is called Uragan. The tank
opposite the temple is called Naga Tirtham (Snake
pond). As the God revealed himself to Adi-seshan,
this place got the name of Uragam. In the sanctum,
Trivikraman is standing in a huge size with his
left leg raised aloft to indicate that his one step
has measured the sky. Two fingers in the left hand
are pointing that two steps are over. The image
is in stucco and hence does not receive water oblations,
but periodically a special ointment is smeared over
it. The image has only two hands, the right exhibiting
Tarjani mudra and the left extended as far as the
stretched leg. Vishnu has ordinarily three poses. Sitting (Asana), Recumbent (Sayana) and Standing
(Sthanaka). In Kanchi itself one can see all the
poses sitting in Pandavaperumal coil |
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sayana in
Yatodkari and standing here. The interior is very
dark and the priest raises a pole with a lighted
torch in the end. One should strain their eyes to
study the details. The goddess is Amutavalli. In
the prakara of this temple are housed the Nirakan,
Karakan and Karvanan shrines.Thirumangai Alvar andThirumazhisai
Alvar has praised this deity in hymns. Adisesha
who has attained prominence here is in a front cell
called Anantalvar. Sweets are offered to him during
worship. Nirakam is where the God facing east gave
darshan to sage Akrura in standing pose. Nilamangai
Thayar is the goddess. Karakam is the place where
the God Karunakara Perumal facing south in a standing
pose gave darshan to sage Niketanar, Padmamani Thayar
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Varadaraja Perumal
Temple |
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Varadaraja Perumal
temple is a massive and impressive edifice. The Hundred-Pillar-hall
erected during the Vijayanagar period in this temple
is noted for its exquisite sculptures.This is an extremely
large temple with abundant sculptures. This temple
is made up of several sub-shrines. This is also called
the Devaraja Swamy temple. This temple provides a glimpse of 16th century pillared
pavilion with an exuberant workmanship. This temple
situated on the top of Hastigiri or Elephant Hill.
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Lord Varadaraja is in standing posture facing towards
the west with his gracious look. The figure is huge
in size with four hands holding the insignias of Sankha,
Chakra, etc., and richly decorated with costly jewels.The
main Deity of Sri Varadaraja Perumal in this temple
is very large, and is believed to be second in size
to none other than the Deity of Sri Venkateswara of
Tirumala-Tirupathi in Andhra Pradesh. Significant
among other things in this temple are the sculptures
of two lizards carved on the ceiling of the corridor
enclosing the Sanctum. The lizards, one covered with
a sheet of Gold and the other with a sheet of Silver.The
sculptures of the Sun and the Moon can be found beside
those of the lizards.The sculptures and paintings
in this temple are absolutely amazing. Significant
among the sculptures is the "Nooru Kaal Mandapam"
or 100 Pillar Hall. This entire masterpiece has been
sculpted out of a single rock.The ornamental rings
carved out of a single stone in a chain at the four
corners are the special features of the hall.The riders
on horseback , beautiful figures of Rathi and Manmatha,
exquisite temple jewellery are other notable features. Read More.. |
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Thennangur Pandurangaswamy Temple
Thennangur has become a popular tourist place because of the beautiful Ragumayi Sametha Pandurangan Temple. Theuniqueness of this temple is reflected on the model of Puri Jagannath.30 kms from kanchipuram towards
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Govindavadi Guru Temple
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| The speciality of this temple is the Guru Bhagavan. This is unlike most other temples where Shri Dhakshinamoorthy is worshipped as Guru. In this temple Guru Bhagvan has a special shrine. 15 kms from kanchipuram towards arakkonam road. |
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