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.
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- History/Legend of the Temple Legend has it that Goddess Kamakshi settled in this temple after destroying the demon Bhandasura, who was created from the ashes of Manmatha, the god of love. She performed a penance on a fire pit to please Lord Shiva, who appeared before her and married her. It is believed that Kamakshi was originally a Ugra Swaroopini. Adi Sankara personified her as the Shanta Swaroopini after establishing the Sri Chakra.According to legend, the presence of the Ugra Swaroopini could be felt outside the temple grounds during Adi Sankara's reign. Shankaracharya had asked that she not leave the temple complex. Symbolic of this, the festival image of Kamakshi departs from Shankaracharya at his shrine in the inner Parakram each time she is led out for a procession.
- Name of the Deities Kamatchi Amman
- Nearby Cities and Distance Chennai (Tambaram) 49.9 km Vellore 69 km Vandavasi 4l.4 km
- 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 are no entrance fees for entering the temple grounds. Photography is permitted in the temple, except in the inner sanctum. The temple suggests that guests dress modestly, ideally in sarees or traditional Indian clothes. For men, the dress code is shirt and trousers, dhoti, or pyjamas with over cloth. For women the preferred dress code is saree or half-saree with blouse or chudidhar with pyjama and upper cloth. These rules apply to foreigners as well.
- Special Days and Special Happenings Every full moon day, special poojas will take place. Maasi- Pirammorsavam lasts ten days, Purattasi- Navarathri, Aippasi- Urchavam, and annual festivals. The temple has booking options for special pujas, abhishekams, and archanas, including the Golden Chariot, Sandana Kappu, and Saharasranama Archana. The temple also commemorates Ther (chariot festival), Theppam (float festival), Navaratri, Aadi, Aippasi Pooram, Sankara Jayanthi, and Vasanta Utsavam.
- Rituals Available Not Available
- Offerings Devotees may offer flowers, lightning and abhishegam.
- Prasadham Annadaan is thought to be one of the greatest. Annadaana refers to the distribution of food to the meritorious, such as saints who accept Biksha, travelers who travel long distances to visit temples, and the poor. In Kanchipuram, Srimatam has built a Nitya Annadaana Hall next to the Sri Kamakshi Amman temple. More than 500 pilgrims are served complimentary lunch in the afternoons at the Nitya Annadaana Hall.
- Benefits of Visiting Kamakshi Devi is gracious as she showers childless couples with children, changes the stupid to poets, and bestows prosperity on her sincere adherents. She destroys evil and promotes goodness throughout the earth.
- 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 Anna Memorial (4.1 km). Kanchi Kudil (1.1 km). Pachaiyappa Silks (2.6 Km).
- Nearby Temples Shri Kanchi Kamakoti Peedam. Aadhi Kamakshi Amman Temple. Sri Ulagalandar Temple. Ekambareswarar Temple. Chitra Gupta 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 Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu, India, experiences hot and humid weather with a tropical wet and dry climate.
- For the best experience / Must know Goddess Kamakshi is in a seated posture resembling a lotus, hence the name Padmasana. In addition to Pasha-Anuksha, the goddess carries a sugarcane bow in her left arm, a lotus, and a parrot in her right. There is also a Chandra Prabhai (moon-shaped crescent) on the forehead.
- Not to miss Shore temple, Arjuna penance, Kanchi pattu sarees, Kanchipuram Kovil Idly. Don't miss out on seeing a magnificent elephant.
- Note for Travelers This temple is located on the main road, 600 meters from the Kanchipuram bus stop. It is a 10-minute walkable distance; if you are elderly, you can travel by car. There are 24-hour auto facilities. For families, bikers, and groups, there is a petrol station 1.5 kilometers away.
Opening Hours
Monday:
5:30 AM - 8:15 PM ( Normal days ) 10:15 PM ( Pournami days )
Tuesday:
5:30 AM - 8:15 PM ( Normal days ) 10:15 PM ( Pournami days )
Wednesday:
5:30 AM - 8:15 PM ( Normal days ) 10:15 PM ( Pournami days )
Thursday:
5:30 AM - 8:15 PM ( Normal days ) 10:15 PM ( Pournami days )
Friday:
5:30 AM - 8:15 PM ( Normal days ) 10:15 PM ( Pournami days )
Saturday:
5:30 AM - 8:15 PM ( Normal days ) 10:15 PM ( Pournami days )
Sunday:
5:30 AM - 8:15 PM ( Normal days ) 10:15 PM ( Pournami days )
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FAQ's
Is there a special darshan at Kanchi Kamakshi Temple?
No, there are no "Expedited" darshan options at the temples you named. Except for Tuesdays, Fridays, full moon days, weekends, public holidays, and school vacations, it takes very little time. It takes no more than 1-2 hours to see the Kamakshi Amman Temple.
Which day is it for Kamakshi Devi?
Every Amavasya or New Moon Day, a palanquin procession of Shri Kamakshi and Shree Laxmi Narayan's idols round the temple grounds. On this day, thousands of devotees gathered at the temple for darshan.
What is Kamakshi Devi known for?
Goddess Kamakshi represents goodness and assists those who pray to her with a pure and clean heart. She is revered as the Goddess of Fertility, who bestows kids to childless couples. She is also well-known for showering her adherents with fame and virtue.
