Agastheeshwarar Temple, Kadukkaloor, Kanchipuram Date built: – Deity: Agastheeshwarar Architectural style: Dravidian architecture Major festivals – Locale: Kadukkaloor District:: Kanchipuram Address: Agastheeshwarar Temple,Kadukkaloor Village,Kanchipuram District, Phone +91 99437 31155 / 94435 96370 / 99439 11837 Original Source: https://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2016/09/agastheeshwarar-temple-kadukkaloor.html Agastheeshwarar Temple is dedicated to Hindu God Shiva located at Kadukkaloor Village near Choonambedu in Kanchipuram District of […]
Kanchipuram
Kanchipuram, also known as Kanchi, is a city in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu that is famous for its exquisite silk sarees and historical temples. The city has been ruled by various dynasties, including the Cholas, Pallavas, and Vijayanagara empire, who have all contributed to the grandeur of the temples in Kanchipuram.
Kanchipuram is known as the “City of Thousand Temples” and is considered one of the seven holiest places for Hindus. The temples in Kanchipuram are renowned for their intricate architecture, rich history, and spiritual significance. The city is home to numerous temples, each with its unique story and significance.
The most famous temples are the Kailasanathar temple, Ekambareswarar temple, Varadaraja Perumal temple, and Kamakshi Amman temple. The Kailasanathar temple is the oldest temple in Kanchipuram and is dedicated to Lord Shiva. It was built in the 8th century by the Pallava dynasty and is known for its intricate carvings and beautiful architecture. The Ekambareswarar temple is the largest temple in Kanchipuram and is dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is known for its massive gopuram (tower) and thousand-pillar hall. The Varadaraja Perumal temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and is famous for its intricate carvings and beautiful architecture. The Kamakshi Amman temple is dedicated to Goddess Kamakshi, a form of Goddess Parvati, and is known for its intricate carvings and beautiful architecture.
Apart from these temples, there are many other temples in Kanchipuram worth visiting, such as the Vaikunda Perumal temple, Ulagalanda Perumal temple, and the Kachapeshwarar temple. The city attracts thousands of devotees and tourists every year, who come to witness the beauty and spiritual significance of these temples.
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Kanagapureeswarar Temple, Mugaiyur, Cheyyur, Kanchipuram
Kanagapureeswarar Temple, Mugaiyur, Cheyyur, Kanchipuram Date built: – Deity: Kanagapureeswarar Architectural style: Dravidian architecture Major festivals – Locale: Mugaiyur, Cheyyur District:: Kanchipuram Address: – Phone – Original Source: https://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2016/09/kanagapureeswarar-temple-mugaiyur.html Kanagapureeswarar Temple is dedicated to Hindu God Shiva located in Mugaiyur village of Cheyyur taluk in Kanchipuram district of Tamilnadu, in Chennai – Puducherry ECR road. It […]
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Uthira Vaidhyalingeswarar Temple, Kattur, Kanchipuram
Uthira Vaidhyalingeswarar Temple, Kattur, Kanchipuram Date built: – Deity: Uthira Vaidhyalingeswarar Architectural style: Dravidian architecture Major festivals – Locale: Kattur District:: Kanchipuram Address: – Phone – Original Source: https://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2016/09/uthira-vaidhyalingeswarar-temple-kattur.html Uthira Vaidhyalingeswarar Temple is dedicated to Hindu God Shiva located at Kattur in Kanchipuram District of Tamilnadu. This is an ancient temple renovated recently. Lord Shiva is […]
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Chenganmaaleeswarar Temple, Chenganmaal, Thiruporur, Kanchipuram
Chenganmaaleeswarar Temple, Chenganmaal, Thiruporur, Kanchipuram Date built: – Deity: Chenganmaaleeswarar Architectural style: Dravidian architecture Major festivals – Locale: Chenganmaal, Thiruporur District:: Kanchipuram Address: – Phone – Original Source: https://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2016/09/chenganmaaleeswarar-temple-chenganmaal.html Chenganmaaleeswarar Temple is dedicated to Hindu God Shiva located at Chenganmaal Village near Thiruporur in Kanchipuram District of Tamilnadu. Chenganmaal village lies about 40 kms from Chennai […]
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Lakshmi Narasimhaswamy Temple, Sevilimedu, Kanchipuram
Lakshmi Narasimhaswamy Temple, Sevilimedu, Kanchipuram Date built: – Deity: Lakshmi Narasimhaswamy Architectural style: Dravidian architecture Major festivals – Locale: Sevilimedu District:: Kanchipuram Address: – Phone – Original Source: https://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2016/09/lakshmi-narasimhaswamy-temple.html Lakshmi Narasimhaswamy Temple is dedicated to Hindu God Vishnu located at Sevilimedu Village in Kanchipuram District of Tamilnadu. It is located at distance of 2 Kms from […]
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Kameswarar Temple, Madavilagam, Kanchipuram
Kameswarar Temple, Madavilagam, Kanchipuram Date built: – Deity: Kameswarar Architectural style: Dravidian architecture Major festivals – Locale: Madavilagam District:: Kanchipuram Address: Kameswarar Temple,Madavilagam, Cheyyur,Kanchipuram District Phone 044-27500525 / +91 – 9787734627 Original Source: https://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2016/09/kameswarar-temple-madavilagam.html Kameswarar Temple is dedicated to Hindu God Shiva located at Madavilagam Village near Maduranthakam in Kanchipuram District of Tamilnadu. The small village Madavilagam is […]
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Ellamman Temple, Nathanallur, Kanchipuram
Ellamman Temple, Nathanallur, Kanchipuram Date built: – Deity: Ellamman Architectural style: Dravidian architecture Major festivals – Locale: Nathanallur District:: Kanchipuram Address: – Phone – Original Source: https://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2016/09/ellamman-temple-nathanallur-kanchipuram.html Ellamman Temple is located in the Nathanallur Village near Walajabad Town in Kanchipuram District of Tamilnadu. The village people believes that the name Nathanallur originated by the great poet […]
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Agastheeshwarar Temple, Nathanallur, Kanchipuram
Agastheeshwarar Temple, Nathanallur, Kanchipuram Date built: – Deity: Agastheeshwarar Architectural style: Dravidian architecture Major festivals – Locale: Nathanallur District:: Kanchipuram Address: – Phone – Original Source: https://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2016/09/agastheeshwarar-temple-nathanallur.html Agastheeshwarar Temple is an ancient Shiva temple is located in a small, beautiful village Nathanallur. Nathanallur is at a distance of 6 kms from its main town Walajabad in […]
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Ona Kantheeswarar Temple, Panjupettai, Kanchipuram
Ona Kantheeswarar Temple, Panjupettai, Kanchipuram Date built: – Deity: Ona Kantheeswarar Architectural style: Dravidian architecture Major festivals – Locale: Panjupettai District:: Kanchipuram Address: Sri Ona Kantheeswarar Temple,Ona Kandhan Dhali, Panchupettai, Kancheepuram-631 502 Phone +91-98944 43108. Original Source: https://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2016/09/ona-kantheeswarar-temple-panjupettai.html Ona Kantheeswarar Temple (also called Onakanthali) is a Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva, located in the town of Panjupettai, Kanchipuram, Kanchipuram district in Tamilnadu, India. Shiva […]
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Panangateeswarar Temple, Thirupankottore, Kanchipuram
Panangateeswarar Temple, Thirupankottore, Kanchipuram Date built: – Deity: Panangateeswarar Architectural style: Dravidian architecture Major festivals – Locale: Thirupankottore District:: Kanchipuram Address: – Phone – Original Source: https://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2016/09/panangateeswarar-temple-thirupankottore.html Panangateeswarar Temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva located at Thirupankottore in Kanchipuram District of Tamilnadu. It is located at a distance of about 10 Kms from Kanchipuram. It is […]