Vadamalleeswarar Temple, Oragadam, Kanchipuram Date built: – Deity: Vadamalleeswarar Architectural style: Dravidian architecture Major festivals – Locale: Oragadam District:: Kanchipuram Address: – Phone – Original Source: https://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2016/12/vadamalleeswarar-temple-oragadam.html Vadamalleeswarar Temple is dedicated to Hindu God Shiva located at Oragadam in Kanchipuram District of Tamilnadu. There is one more Oragadam near Sriperumpudur and don’t get confused with that. This […]
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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Vaitheeswaran Temple, Pillaipakkam, Kanchipuram
Vaitheeswaran Temple, Pillaipakkam, Kanchipuram Date built: – Deity: Vaitheeswaran Architectural style: Dravidian architecture Major festivals – Locale: Pillaipakkam District:: Kanchipuram Address: – Phone – Original Source: https://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2016/12/vaitheeswaran-temple-pillaipakkam.html Vaitheeswaran Temple is dedicated to Hindu God Shiva located at Pillaipakkam village in Kanchipuram District of Tamilnadu. Presiding deity is known as Vaitheeswaran and Mother is known as Thaiyal […]
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Vanmeeganathar Temple, Kanchipuram
Vanmeeganathar Temple, Kanchipuram Date built: – Deity: Vanmeeganathar Architectural style: Dravidian architecture Major festivals – Locale: Kanchipuram District:: Kanchipuram Address: – Phone – Original Source: https://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2016/12/vanmeeganathar-temple-kanchipuram.html Vanmeeganathar Temple is dedicated to Hindu God Shiva located at Pillaiyarpalayam in the center of a farm in Kanchipuram District of Tamilnadu. Presiding deity is called as Vanmeeganathar. In Kancheepuram […]
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Veeraraghaveswarar Temple, Kanchipuram
Veeraraghaveswarar Temple, Kanchipuram Date built: – Deity: Veeraraghaveswarar Architectural style: Dravidian architecture Major festivals – Locale: Kanchipuram District:: Kanchipuram Address: – Phone – Original Source: https://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2016/12/veeraraghaveswarar-temple-kanchipuram.html Veeraraghaveswarar Temple is dedicated to Hindu God Shiva located at Kanchipuram Town in Kanchipuram District of Tamilnadu. Presiding deity is called as Veeraraghaveswarar. This temple was worshiped by Raghavan, the […]
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Veerattaaneswarar Temple, Kanchipuram
Veerattaaneswarar Temple, Kanchipuram Date built: – Deity: Veerattaaneswarar Architectural style: Dravidian architecture Major festivals – Locale: Kanchipuram District:: Kanchipuram Address: – Phone – Original Source: https://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2016/12/veerattaaneswarar-temple-kanchipuram.html Veerattaaneswarar Temple is dedicated to Hindu God Shiva located at Kanchipuram Town in Kanchipuram District of Tamilnadu. Presiding deity is called as Veerattaaneswarar. This Temple is found in the Damal […]
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Aadhikesava Perumal Temple, Mylapore, Chennai
Aadhikesava Perumal Temple, Mylapore, Chennai Date built: – Deity: Aadhikesava Perumal Architectural style: Dravidian architecture Major festivals – Locale: Mylapore District:: Chennai Address: Aadhi Kesava Perumal Temple,Kesavaperumal Sannadhi Street, Mylapore, Chennai – 600 004 Phone +91 44 4204 0745 / 2464 3873 / 2494 3873 Original Source: https://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2016/06/ashtabujakaram-sri-aadhikesava-perumal_10.html Aadhikesava Perumal Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated […]
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Kala Bhairavar Temple, Thiruneermalai, Kanchipuram
Kala Bhairavar Temple, Thiruneermalai, Kanchipuram Date built: – Deity: Kala Bhairavar Architectural style: Dravidian architecture Major festivals – Locale: Thiruneermalai District:: Kanchipuram Address: – Phone – Original Source: https://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2018/03/kala-bhairavar-temple-thiruneermalai-kanchipuram.html Architecture Legend / Local stories Photo Gallery How to Reach: Kala Bhairavar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Bhairava, a fierce form of Lord Shiva […]
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Thiruneermalai Dhivya Desam, Kanchipuram
Thiruneermalai Dhivya Desam, Kanchipuram Taken From: https://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2018/03/thiruneermalai-dhivya-desam-kanchipuram.html Date built: – Deity: Thiruneermalai Architectural style: Dravidian architecture Major festivals Brahmotsavams and Uttiram Locale: Kanchipuram District:: Kanchipuram Address: Neer Vanna Perumal – Sri Ranganathar Temple,Thiruneermalai – 600 044,Kanchipuram District. Phone +91 44 2238 5484 Thiruneermalai Dhivya Desam is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu located in Thiruneermalai, […]
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Mahadevar Temple, Edayarpakkam, Kanchipuram
Mahadevar Temple, Edayarpakkam, Kanchipuram Date built: 11th century Deity: Mahadevar Architectural style: Dravidian architecture Major festivals – Locale: Edayarpakkam District:: Kanchipuram Address: Mahadevar Temple,Edayarpakkam, Sriperumbudur Taluk,Kanchipuram District – 631553 Phone +91 91714 45632 Original Source: https://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2018/04/mahadevar-temple-edayarpakkam-kanchipuram.html Mahadevar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located at Edayarpakkam Village in Sriperumbudur Taluk in Kanchipuram District […]
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Tirupporur Murugan Temple, Kanchipuram
Tirupporur Murugan Temple, Kanchipuram Date built: 10th & 12th, 17th century Deity: Murugan. Architectural style: Dravidian architecture Major festivals Skanda Sashti, Aippasi, Margazhi Tiruvadirai and Navaratri. Locale: – District:: kanchipuram Address: – Phone – The Tirupporur Murugan Temple is considered as the place of the sacred war. It is one of the 33 major temples of Tamil […]