Kanchipuram - One of the seven holiest cities of India & Garuda Purana enumerates Seven cities as Provides of Moksha namely Ayodhya, Mathura, Haridwar, Varanasi, Avantika, Dwaraka & Kanchipuram. For a long time, it was my desire to visit the temples at Kanchipuram.
7th Dec'13:
On a fine Saturday early morning, myself along with Praveen started to Kanchipuram. First temple, we got to visit was Varadharaja temple.
Kanchipuram - Varadharaja perumal temple (Temple 63; Divyadesam 3)
Address: Varadharaja Perumal temple, Nethaji Nagar, Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu 631 501
Varadharaja Perumal temple - one of the celebrated Vaishnave Divyadesams, and have been visited by 12 poet saints (Alwars).
The presiding deity of the temple is Varadharaja perumal in standing posture. Had a great dharshan of Perumal. Then, prayed to perundevi thaayar, available in separate shrine.
Another important significance of the temple is the Golden Lizard. If we touch the Lizard, all the dhoshams related to Lizard will get disappeared.
Stood in queue, and touched the Lizard. After a great dharshan & worship, visited Ekambareswarar temple.
Kanchipuram - Ekambareswarar temple (Temple 64; Paadal petra stalam 5; Dhivyadesam 4; Pancha Bootha Stalam 1)
Address: Ekambareswarar temple, S mada street, Periya Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu 631 502
Ekambareswarar temple is one of the Pancha Bootha stalams representing Earth, it is also listed as one of the 275 Paadal petra stalams.
The presiding deity of the temple is Lord Shiva in the name of Ekambareswarar. The temple also houses Nilathingal thundam perumal temple, which is a Divyadesam. Offered my prayers to Lord Shiva & Perumal.
Another important significance of the temple is a mango tree of 3500 years old.
This tree has 4 branches, representing 4 vedas (Rig Veda, Yajur Veda, Sama Veda & Atharva Veda). Interesting part associated with the tree is fruits from 4 different branches gives different taste. After worshiping here, we had lunch at Saravana Bhavan and visited Kamakshi amman temple around 3 pm.
Kanchipuram - Kamakshiamman temple (Temple 65; Dhivyadesam 5)
Address: Kamakshiamman temple, New No. 6, Old No. 144/A, Kamakshi Amman Sannithi Street, Periya Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu 631 502
Kamakshi amman temple is an ancient temple associated with Adhi Sankaracharya.
The presiding deity of the temple is Kamakshi amman, is seated in majestic padmasana, an Yogic posture signifying peace & prosperity. Had a wonderful dharshan of Kamakshi amman.
The temple also houses Tirukalavanur divyadesam, Lord Vishnu shrine glorified by Alwars. After offering my pranams, visited Kachhaeswarar temple.
Kanchipuram - Kachhabeswarar temple (Temple 66)
Address: Kachabeswarar temple, Nellukara Street, Kanchipuram District, Pillaiyarpalayam, Tamil Nadu 631 501
Kachabeswarar temple is an important temple at Kanchipuram which is located at 1km distance from Ekambareswarar temple.
The presiding deity of the temple is Lord Shiva in the name of Kachabeswarar and Goddess Soundarambikai. Worshiped the deities & then visited Kumarakottam Murugan temple.
Kanchipuram - Kumarakottam Murugan temple (Temple 67)
Address: Kumarakottam Murugan temple, SH58, Periya Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu 631 502
Kumarakottam Murugan temple is one of the 21 major temples at Kanchipuram and is an important pilgrimage center. The presiding deity of the temple is Lord Muruga.
The place where Lord Muruga imprisoned Brahma for ignoring the OM - Pranava mantra.
After worshiping Lord Muruga, visited Chitragupta Swamy temple.
Kanchipuram - Chitragupta swamy temple (Temple 68)
Address: Chitragupta swamy temple, Hospital Road, Nellukkara Street, Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu 631 502
Chitragupta swamy temple is one of the rare temples of Hindu deity - Chitragupta, considered to be the assistant of Yama, the Hindu God of death.
After offering my prayers here, visited Kailasanatha temple.
Kanchipuram - Kailasanatha temple (Temple 69)
Address: Kailasanathar temple, Pillaiyarpalayam, Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu 631 501
Kailasanatha temple is one of the ancient rock-cut temple in Kanchipuram dedicated to Lord Shiva.
Temple which has got wonderful sculptures, if we come around the presiding deity - Lord Shiva via cave, it's similar to visiting Kailash.
Most blessed day at the temples of Kanchipuram.
7th Dec'13:
On a fine Saturday early morning, myself along with Praveen started to Kanchipuram. First temple, we got to visit was Varadharaja temple.
Kanchipuram - Varadharaja perumal temple (Temple 63; Divyadesam 3)
Address: Varadharaja Perumal temple, Nethaji Nagar, Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu 631 501
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| Varadharaja Perumal at Kanchipuram |
Varadharaja Perumal temple - one of the celebrated Vaishnave Divyadesams, and have been visited by 12 poet saints (Alwars).
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| Varadharaja perumal temple - Front View |
Another important significance of the temple is the Golden Lizard. If we touch the Lizard, all the dhoshams related to Lizard will get disappeared.
Stood in queue, and touched the Lizard. After a great dharshan & worship, visited Ekambareswarar temple.
Kanchipuram - Ekambareswarar temple (Temple 64; Paadal petra stalam 5; Dhivyadesam 4; Pancha Bootha Stalam 1)
Address: Ekambareswarar temple, S mada street, Periya Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu 631 502
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| Ekambareswarar temple at Kanchipuram |
The presiding deity of the temple is Lord Shiva in the name of Ekambareswarar. The temple also houses Nilathingal thundam perumal temple, which is a Divyadesam. Offered my prayers to Lord Shiva & Perumal.
Another important significance of the temple is a mango tree of 3500 years old.
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| Ancient Mango Tree of 3500 years Old |
Kanchipuram - Kamakshiamman temple (Temple 65; Dhivyadesam 5)
Address: Kamakshiamman temple, New No. 6, Old No. 144/A, Kamakshi Amman Sannithi Street, Periya Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu 631 502
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| Kamakshi amman temple at Kanchipuram |
The presiding deity of the temple is Kamakshi amman, is seated in majestic padmasana, an Yogic posture signifying peace & prosperity. Had a wonderful dharshan of Kamakshi amman.
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| At Kamakshi amman temple |
Kanchipuram - Kachhabeswarar temple (Temple 66)
Address: Kachabeswarar temple, Nellukara Street, Kanchipuram District, Pillaiyarpalayam, Tamil Nadu 631 501
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| Kachhabeswarar temple at Kanchipuram |
The presiding deity of the temple is Lord Shiva in the name of Kachabeswarar and Goddess Soundarambikai. Worshiped the deities & then visited Kumarakottam Murugan temple.
Kanchipuram - Kumarakottam Murugan temple (Temple 67)
Address: Kumarakottam Murugan temple, SH58, Periya Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu 631 502
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| Kumarakottam - Murugan temple |
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| At Kumarakottam Murugan temple |
After worshiping Lord Muruga, visited Chitragupta Swamy temple.
Kanchipuram - Chitragupta swamy temple (Temple 68)
Address: Chitragupta swamy temple, Hospital Road, Nellukkara Street, Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu 631 502
Chitragupta swamy temple is one of the rare temples of Hindu deity - Chitragupta, considered to be the assistant of Yama, the Hindu God of death.
After offering my prayers here, visited Kailasanatha temple.
Kanchipuram - Kailasanatha temple (Temple 69)
Address: Kailasanathar temple, Pillaiyarpalayam, Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu 631 501
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| Kailasanatha temple at Kanchipuram |
Temple which has got wonderful sculptures, if we come around the presiding deity - Lord Shiva via cave, it's similar to visiting Kailash.
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| Kailasanathar temple - Kancheepuram |
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