Sri Kamakshi Amman Temple

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India /Tamil Nadu /Kanchipuram /Kanchipuram

Sri Kamakshi Amman Temple is situated at Amman Sannathi Street, Kanchipuram, India. Edit

Detail InformationEdit

Kamakshi Amman Temple is a famous Hindu temple dedicated to Goddess Kamakshi a divine form of Parvati. Kamakshi is an important part of worship of Parvati. It is interesting to note that the main deity is seated in a majestic Padmasana posture, an yogic posture signifying peace and prosperity, instead of the traditional standing pose in most other temples of Parvati. The goddess holds a sugarcane bow and lotus and parrot in the lower two of her arms (Many of the Hindu god forms generally have four arms) and has the two divine instruments Pasa and Angusa in her upper two arms. It is interesting to note that there are no traditional Parvati or Shakthi shrines in the city of Kanchipuram, apart from this temple, which is unusual in a traditional city that has hundreds of traditional temples. There are various legends attributed to it. One of them according to Kamkshivilasa is that the Goddess had to absorb all the other shakthi forms to give boon to Manmatha (the Hindu god of fertility and love). Another legend attributes it to the Raja Rajeswari pose of the deity that signifies an absolute control over the land under its control, leaving no other forms of Shakthi.Legend has it that Kamakshi offered worship to a Shivalingam made out of sand, under a mango tree and gained Shiva’s hand in marriage.

Sri Kamakshi Amman Temple, Kanchipuram

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Must SeeEdit

Popular

Visiting TimeEdit

Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturdays :
6 AM – 1.30 PM.
3 PM – 9.30 PM
Sunday,Tuesday and Fridays :
5 AM – 10 PM (Without Break)

Closed OnEdit

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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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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

Shri Kanchi Kamakshi is very crowed on Tuesdays, Fridays and Sundays, when a large number of devotees come to worship.
The temple closes daily at 12-12:30 until about 4:00 p.m.
Non-Hindus are not allowed in the inner sanctum.
Before purchasing any product confirm the price form local people.