Kanchi Kamakshi Amman Temple | Kamakoti Nayaki Kovil
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- History/Legend of the Temple The Kanchi Kamakshi Temple, located in Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu, is a significant Hindu temple dedicated to Goddess Kamakshi, a form of the divine mother Parvati. This ancient temple holds a prominent place in the history and culture of South India.
- Name of the Deities Kamatchi Amman, Shiva, Vishnu and Brahma
- Nearby Cities and Distance Chennai ( Tambaram ) 49.9 km Vellore 69 km ( 2hr 1 min ) Vandavasi 4l.4 km ( 1hr 5 min )
- Mode of Transport(from the nearest city) Car Bus Train Bike
- Duration (from the nearest city) Chennai (Tambaram) 1hr 28 min
- Estimated cost of the travel (from the nearest city) car,auto,bus... Car Rs.2500 Bus Rs.150 Train Rs.100
- Temple Instructions There is no entrance fees for enter the temple premises. Photography is allowed in the temple except in the inner sanctum. The temple recommends that visitors dress modestly, preferably in sarees or traditional Indian attire.For men the dress code is Shirt & Trouser, Dhoti or Pyjamas with upper cloth. For women the preferred dress code is saree or half-saree with blouse or chudidhar with pyjama and upper cloth. These rules are applicable for foreigners also.
- Special Days and Special Happenings Special poojas will be condected on every fullmoon day. Maasi- pirammorsavam for 10 days, Purattasi- Navarathri, Aippasi- Urchavam and Annual Festivals. The temple offers special pujas, abhishekams, and archanas that can be booked in advance or on the spot Golden Chariot, Sandana Kappu, Saharasranama Archana The temple also celebrates Ther (chariot festival), Theppam (float festival), Navaratri, Aadi, Aippasi Pooram, Sankara Jayanthi, and Vasanta Utsavam. Fridays
- Rituals Available The temple performs four worship services daily, including Gau Pooja and Gaja Pooja.
- Offerings Flowers Oil for lightning
- Prasadham Annadaan is considered to be one of the greatest. Annadaana refers to the offering of food to the deserving, like the Saints who take Biksha, the pilgrims who travel to great distances to visit temples, and the needy. In Kanchipuram, Srimatam has established a Nitya Annadaana Hall right beside Sri Kamakshi Amman Temple. More than 500 pilgrims are offered food free of cost in the afternoons at the Nitya Annadaana Hall.
- Benefits of Visiting Kamakshi Devi is graceful as she blesses childless couples with children, converts dumb to poets, and also provides wealth to her honest devotees. She destroys evil and prospers goodness throughout the entire world. Kanchi Kamakshi Temple in Kanchipuram - Behind Every Temple Behind Every Temple https://behindeverytemple.org hindu-temples › shakti
- Is this temple a Paadal Petra Sthalam? Yes
- Who Sang | Song and its Meaning | Year Vaishnavite Alvars | Naalayira Divya Prabandam | 9th century's
- Other things to do / places of interest Kanchi Kudil Shakunthala Jagannathan Museum of Folk Art Pachaiyappa Silks Join Temple
- Nearby Temples Shri Kanchi Kamakoti Peedam Aadhi Kamakshi Amman Temple Sri Ulagalandar Temple Ekambareswarar Temple
- Nearby Eateries Sri Annapoorna Bhavan Sangeetha Vegetarian Restaurant Hotel Saravana Bhavan Upashana Hotel
- Hotels / Home stays: GSR Residency Hotel Aalayam kanchipuram Nitheesh Residency Hotel SSK Grand Pine Tree Hotel
- Standard Weather The weather in Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu, India is typically hot and humid, with a tropical wet and dry climate.The average maximum temperature is 99.5 °F (37.5 °C) between April and July, and the average minimum is 60.8 °F (16 °C) between December and February.
- For the best experience / Must know The sanctum houses the image of Kamakshi in a seated posture and is flanked by the trinity of Shiva, Vishnu, and Brahma
- Not to miss Shore temple, Arjuna penance, Kanchi pattu sarees, Kanchipuram Kovil Idly.
- Note for Travelers This temple is located on the main road and 600Mts from the Kanchipuram bus stand.Its take 10min walkable distance, If any Elders you can travel by Auto. 24hours Auto Facilities is there. For family, bikers, Groups there is a petrol bunk nearby 1.5 km.
Opening Hours
Monday:
5:30 AM - 8:15 PM
Closed
Tuesday:
5:30 AM - 8:15 PM
Wednesday:
5:30 AM - 8:15 PM
Thursday:
5:30 AM - 8:15 PM
Friday:
5:30 AM - 8:15 PM
Saturday:
5:30 AM - 8:15 PM
Sunday:
5:30 AM - 8:15 PM
