I'm sorry for such a long gap to post the remaining part. I had some personal commitments and was out of the country..
This is one of the Pancha Bootha Sthalangal of Lord Shiva. The temple is very huge with high rising gopurams and covers an area of about 40 acres. Prakash told us that this is the largest temple in Kancheepuram. There is a sacred mango tree inside the temple compound which is believed to be more than 3000 years old. This tree has 4 branches representing 4 vedas, and bears 4 different types of fruits in 4 different seasons. It was amazing to watch the beautiful architecture of the temple. After having darshan and prasadam, we left there to reach the next temple.
Like many other visitors, I was also awestruck seeing the highly intricate and embellished design all over the temple, with its glided sanctum being the most eye-catching aspect of its being.
The temple has a golden chariot of which the procession takes place during festive seasons.
The temple is open from 6 A.M. to 12 noon and again 4 P.M. t 8.30 P.M.
Since we had to cover all the main temples without spending much time there we proceeded to our next temple in the list.
Kancheepuram tour will be continued...
Our next visit was to Kanchi Varadaraja Perumal temple, dedicated to Lord Vishnu. This temple is also known as Thiru Parameswara Vinnagaram Temple, which was about 6 kms away from Kanchi Kailasanathar Temple. Prakash, our auto driver, suggested that we should reach there before its closure time. (8 pm). Though there was some rush we made it for the darshan and it was some special day (Ekadashi) in the temple. Since it was evening I couldn't get some good pictures to post here.
This is also an ancient temple built by Pallavas in the 8th century. The devotees have to climb a couple of steps to reach the sanctum sanctorum.
This is also an ancient temple built by Pallavas in the 8th century. The devotees have to climb a couple of steps to reach the sanctum sanctorum.
After having a light dinner in one of the restaurants on the way we returned to our hotel.
The next day, Prakash was there at sharp 6 a.m. to take us to start our temple tours. Our first visit was to Sri Ekambareswarar Temple, another ancient temple, built by Pallavas and later modified by Vijayanagara kings.
The next day, Prakash was there at sharp 6 a.m. to take us to start our temple tours. Our first visit was to Sri Ekambareswarar Temple, another ancient temple, built by Pallavas and later modified by Vijayanagara kings.
This is one of the Pancha Bootha Sthalangal of Lord Shiva. The temple is very huge with high rising gopurams and covers an area of about 40 acres. Prakash told us that this is the largest temple in Kancheepuram. There is a sacred mango tree inside the temple compound which is believed to be more than 3000 years old. This tree has 4 branches representing 4 vedas, and bears 4 different types of fruits in 4 different seasons. It was amazing to watch the beautiful architecture of the temple. After having darshan and prasadam, we left there to reach the next temple.
Prakash took us to Sri Kanchi Kamakshi Temple, which was very close. The highlights of the temple are the gold plated main gopuram and a golden chariot.
It is one of three important Shakthi Peetams, the other two being Madurai and Kashi. The beautiful deity of Devi is in the Padmasana posture, holding a bow of sugarcane and arrows of flowers. The Kamakoti Peetam or Sri Chakram, established by Sri Adi Shankara, is in front of the Goddess.
The Kanchi Kamakshi temple is the only temple traditionally dedicated to Shakthi in Kanchipuram.
The temple has a golden chariot of which the procession takes place during festive seasons.
The temple is open from 6 A.M. to 12 noon and again 4 P.M. t 8.30 P.M.
Since we had to cover all the main temples without spending much time there we proceeded to our next temple in the list.
Kancheepuram tour will be continued...
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