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239. Arulmigu Kamakshi sameda Ekambareshwarar Temple, Thirukachi Ekambaram
Mulavar | Thiruvegambar, Ekambaranadar, Ekambareshwarar | |
Ambal | Ealavarkuzhali,Kamakshi | |
Kshethram | ||
Direction | ||
Theertham | Sivagangai, Kambaa Nadi | |
Sthala Vruksham | Maa | |
Paadiyavar | Appar, Gyanasambandar, Sundarar | |
Travel Base | Kanchipuram | |
Nearest Railway Station | Kanchipuram | |
Continent | Thondai | |
Circle | Kanchipuram | |
District | Kanchipuram | |
State | Tamil Nadu |
Location
It is around 77 kms from Chennai. There are plenty of buses from Chennai, Chengalpet, Arakonam & Vellore. |
Architecture
It is one of the Largest temple in Kancheepuram. The Raja gopuram is of 9-tier and is supposed to have been built in 1509 A.D |
History
Ekambar means one mango tree. It is said that Kamakshi meditated upon Shiva
Lingam of Earth under one mango tree and then married him here. According to
Mythology, Kamakshi made a Lingam out of sand in the banks of River Kamba
and worshiped him. The River Kamba is now stands near the 1000 pillar
Mandapam as a pond. As Lord Shiva rose underneath a mango tree He is called
as Ekambaranathar. There is a Somaskanda Panel in the sanctum and a
Somaskanda shrine under the towering centuries old Mango tree. In Kanchi,
the Ekambareswarar, Kamakshi & Kandakottam temples denote Somaskandar. |
Festival
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