the Ultimate Web on Indian Gods & Temples
by Padmani,
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the Ultimate Web on Indian Gods & Temples by Padmani, |
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Abodes of Shiva |
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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
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It is around 77 kms from Chennai. There are plenty of buses from Chennai, Chengalpet, Arakonam & Vellore. |
Architecture
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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
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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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