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Ekambareswarar Temple

Lord Shiva

Location: Ekambaranathar Sannidhi Street, Periya, Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu 631502, Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu

 

More than 5000 *

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The Ekambareswarar Temple in the town of Kanchipuram in Tamil Nadu is one of the Pancha Bhoota Stalas. It is dedicated to the element of earth, o r Prithvi. Lord Shiva is Ekambareswarar or Ekambaranathar here represented byPrithvi lingam. Moreover, Devi Parvati is depicted as Gowridevi Amman.According the devotees, there is a legend around the temple. Some say that once while Lord Shiva was meditating Parvati mischievously covered his eyes with her fingers. It resulted in complete darkness on earth for many years. As a result, Parvati went to earth and created the earth linga and worshiped it under a mango tree in Kanchipuram giving birth to the temple.The significance of the Ekambeswarar Temple is that it is the 1st of the 32 Tevara Stalam built in the Tondai region. It is the largest Shiva temple in Kanchipuram. .. Read More

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Daily Ritual

Daily Ritual

Description: TIMINGS FROM TO Morning 6 AM 11 AM Evening 5 PM 8 PM Ushakkala Pooja 6 AM Saayarak sha Pooja 6 PM Arthajama Pooja 8PM .. Read More

             

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Working Hours: 06:00am to 09:00pm

General festivals

Chaitra Purnima

Chaitra Purnima

Date: 19-04-2019

Description: The Chitra Purnima and Vaisakhi In the months of May and June marks the temples annual calender. The Panguni is a festival of 13 days. During this period, the wedding of the presiding deity takes plac e. .. Read More

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Ani Tirumanjanam

Ani Tirumanjanam

Date : 08-07-2019 (06:00 am to 09:30 pm)

The month of July observes the important festival Ani Tirumanjanam .. Read More

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Transport - Travel

From Chennai (Distance: 75.00 Kilometers)

  • Bus : Bus to Kanchipuram
  • Private Hire : Indica,Innova

Prasadam - Food

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Accomodation - Stay

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Nearby Attractions

  • Kamakshi Amman Temple
  • Kamakshi Amman Temple- This temple is for Goddess Kamakshi Amman. This huge temple spreads across 5 acres of land. The temple also houses a gallery, which presents the life history of Adisankaracharya.
  • 75.00 KM

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