Kalyana Ranganatha Perumal Temple, Kolathur, Kanchipuram Date built: – Deity: Kalyana Ranganatha Perumal Architectural style: Dravidian architecture Major festivals – Locale: Kolathur District:: Kanchipuram Address: – Phone – Original Source: https://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2016/12/kalyana-ranganatha-perumal-temple.html Kalyana Ranganatha Perumal Temple is dedicated to Hindu God Vishnu located at Kolathur Village near Melakottaiyur in Kanchipuram District of Tamilnadu. Presiding Deity is known […]
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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Somanatheswarar Temple, Kolathur, Kanchipuram
Somanatheswarar Temple, Kolathur, Kanchipuram Date built: – Deity: Somanatheswarar Architectural style: Dravidian architecture Major festivals – Locale: Kolathur District:: Kanchipuram Address: Somanatheswarar Temple,Kolathur, Kanchipuram District Phone +91 – 98410 81482 / 98401 57028 Original Source: https://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2016/12/somanatheswarar-temple-kolathur.html Somanatheswarar Temple is dedicated to Hindu God Shiva located at Kolathur Village near Melakottaiyur in Kanchipuram District of Tamilnadu. Presiding […]
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Macheswarar Temple, Kanchipuram
Macheswarar Temple, Kanchipuram Date built: – Deity: Macheswarar Architectural style: Dravidian architecture Major festivals – Locale: Kanchipuram District:: Kanchipuram Address: – Phone – Original Source: https://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2016/12/macheswarar-temple-kanchipuram.html Macheswarar Temple is dedicated to Hindu God Shiva located at Kanchipuram Town in Kanchipuram District of Tamilnadu. Presiding Deity is called as Macheswarar. This temple was worshipped by Matsya the […]
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Lakshmi Narayana Swamy Temple, Madambakkam, Kanchipuram
Lakshmi Narayana Swamy Temple, Madambakkam, Kanchipuram Date built: – Deity: Lakshmi Narayana Swamy Architectural style: Dravidian architecture Major festivals – Locale: Madambakkam District:: Kanchipuram Address: – Phone – Original Source: https://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2016/12/lakshmi-narayana-swamy-temple.html Lakshmi Narayana Swamy Temple is dedicated to Hindu God Vishnu located at Madambakkam Village in Kanchipuram District of Tamilnadu. This temple is located at Madambakkam […]
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Lakshmi Narasimhar Temple, Maraimalai Nagar, Kanchipuram
Lakshmi Narasimhar Temple, Maraimalai Nagar, Kanchipuram Date built: – Deity: Lakshmi Narasimhar Architectural style: Dravidian architecture Major festivals – Locale: Maraimalai Nagar District:: Kanchipuram Address: – Phone – Original Source: https://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2016/12/lakshmi-narasimhar-temple-maraimalai.html Lakshmi Narasimhar Temple is dedicated to Hindu God Vishnu located at Maraimalai Nagar in Kanchipuram District of Tamilnadu. The temple is situated off the NH […]
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Nallinakka Eswarar Temple, Ezhuchur, Kanchipuram
Nallinakka Eswarar Temple, Ezhuchur, Kanchipuram Date built: – Deity: Nallinakka Eswarar Architectural style: Dravidian architecture Major festivals – Locale: Ezhuchur District:: Kanchipuram Address: Sri Nallinakka Eswarar Temple,Nama Shivaya Trust, 5/9, 2nd street, Ramakrishna Street, Chitlapakkam,Chennai – 600 064 Phone +91 – 94425 55187 / 93806 34880 / 9442555187 Original Source: https://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2016/12/nallinakka-eswarar-temple-ezhuchur.html Nallinakka Eswarar Temple is dedicated […]
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Nandeeswarar Temple, Nandivaram, Guduvanchery, Kanchipuram
Nandeeswarar Temple, Nandivaram, Guduvanchery, Kanchipuram Date built: – Deity: Nandeeswarar Architectural style: Dravidian architecture Major festivals – Locale: Nandivaram, Guduvanchery District:: Kanchipuram Address: – Phone – Original Source: https://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2016/12/nandeeswarar-temple-nandivaram.html The Nandeeswarar Temple is located in Nandivaram, Guduvanchery in Chennai suburb in Kanchipuram District of Tamilnadu. The temple is half a km away from the Guduvanchery bus terminus. The Nandeeswarar […]
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Srardha Samrakshana Narayanan Temple, Nenmeli, Kanchipuram
Srardha Samrakshana Narayanan Temple, Nenmeli, Kanchipuram Date built: – Deity: Srardha Samrakshana Narayanan Architectural style: Dravidian architecture Major festivals – Locale: Nenmeli District:: Kanchipuram Address: Srardha Samrakshana Narayanan TempleBrahmana Street, Nenmeli Post, Via Nandham, Chengalpet – 603002,Kanchipuram District, Phone +91 – 44 – 27420053. Original Source: https://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2016/12/srardha-samrakshana-narayanan-temple.html Srardha Samrakshana Narayanan Temple is dedicated to Hindu God […]
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Ottiampakkam Otteeswarar Temple, Kanchipuram
Ottiampakkam Otteeswarar Temple, Kanchipuram Date built: – Deity: Ottiampakkam Otteeswarar Architectural style: Dravidian architecture Major festivals – Locale: Kanchipuram District:: Kanchipuram Address: – Phone – Original Source: https://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2016/12/ottiampakkam-otteeswarar-temple.html Otteeswarar Temple is dedicated to Hindu God Shiva located at Ottiampakkam in Kanchipuram District of Tamilnadu. Presiding Deity is called as Otteeswarar and Mother is called as Mangalambikai. […]
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Pandaveswarar Temple, Kanchipuram
Pandaveswarar Temple, Kanchipuram Date built: – Deity: Pandaveswarar Architectural style: Dravidian architecture Major festivals – Locale: Kanchipuram District:: Kanchipuram Address: – Phone – Original Source: https://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2016/12/pandaveswarar-temple-kanchipuram.html Pandaveswarar Temple is dedicated to Hindu God Shiva located at Kanchipuram Town in Kanchipuram District of Tamilnadu. Presiding deity is called as Pandaveswarar. The Pandaveswarar Lingam was found near the […]