Ekambareswar Temple

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India /Tamil Nadu /Kanchipuram /Kanchipuram

Ekambareswar Temple is situated at National Highway -46, Kanchipuram, India. Edit

Detail InformationEdit

Sri Ekambareswar Temple is considered one of the most popular and largest temples in Kanchipuram. It is situated on a huge area and is dedicated to Lord Shiva, in the form of Prithvilingam. The temple comprises an intricately carved 1000-pillared hall, 5 spacious corridors, massive outer stonewall and a 57 metres high Gopuram. Some 1,008 Shivalingams adorn the inner walls of the temple. A 3,500 years old mango tree is located in the courtyard that yields four different kinds of mangoes.

Ekambareswarar Temple, Kanchipuram

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Must SeeEdit

Popular

Visiting TimeEdit

6.30 AM – 12.00 PM
4.00 PM – 8.30 PM

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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 : Yes Edit

Individual National Adult Rs. : Rs 10-20

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Still Photo Camera Rs. : Rs 5.

Video Camera Rs. : Rs 10.

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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