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Shri Kanchi Kamakoti Peethamis is situated in Kanchipuram which is very near to Kanchi Kamakshi temple at the Salai Street, Kanchipuram , India. Edit
Detail InformationEdit
Kanchi Kamakoti Peetham is a Hindu monastic institution located in Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu, one of the five pancha-bhUta-sthalas (Temples denoting the ‘5 Elements’). The five pancha-bhuta-sthalas or material sites represent earth (Kanchipuram), sky (Chidambaram), air (Kalahasti), fire (Thiruvannamalai), and water (Thiruvanaikoil). It is known formally as Shri Kanchi Kamakoti Peetam, and it is founded by the Adi Sankara The head of the matha is referred to as a “Sankaracharya”, a title that is also applied to the heads of the four Adi Sankara mathas. The Kanchi matha has been gaining prominence since the 18th century, when it was at Kumbakonam. Today it is one of the most important religious institutions of SouthIndia.
Shri Kanchi Kamakoti Peetam, Kanchipuram
HistoryEdit
Kanchi Kamakoti Peetam (Mutt) also known as Kanchi Sankaracharya Peetha was founded by adishankaracharya in the year 482 B.C. This is very ancient Peetha in India. Adi Shankaracharya founded 5 Peethas around India this is the most importance one Adi Shakracharya himself was head of Kanchi Kamakoti Peetham. This Peetha protects Sanatana dharma, Adivaita theory and Hinduism. At present 70th and 71st head of the Peethas (Peethadhipati) are maintaining the Peetham. 69Th head of Peetha is Sri jayandra Saraswathi and 70th head of Kanchi Kamakoti Peetham is Sri Vijayendra Saraswathi.
Must SeeEdit
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Best Season to VisitEdit
October to March.
Best Time To VisitEdit
Morning, Afternoon, Evening.
Time Required for SightseeingEdit
Minimun 30 Minute.
Ticket Required : No Edit
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Guide Required : No Edit
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How to ReachEdit
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Bus : Most travellers and tourists prefer the road to Kanchipuram. Its certainly more practical than the rail ride from Chennai. The distance is negligible (2 hrs) and the road is in good shape. Frequent bus connections also make it convenient to travel by road. Bus services are privately owned or operated by the government. Guided tours are available at travel/tour operators in Chennai.
Train : There is no railway station in Kanchipuram. nearest, Chengalpattu Railway Station on the Chengalpattu – Arakkonam line. Daily passenger train service between Chennai and Kanchipuram.
Air : The closest airport to Kanchipuram is the Chennai Airport, with domestic connections to all the major cities in India. Chennai is also well connected to the important cities of Tamil Nadu. Some international airlines also fly into Chennai.
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Things to CarryEdit
- Camera, Plenty of water.
Safety / WarningEdit
- Before purchasing any product confirm the price form local people.
HelplineEdit
- Police : 100.
- Fire Brigade : 101.
- Ambulance : 102.
