एकाम्बरेश्वर

Today at this temple

Quick facts

Primary deity

शिव

Tradition

shaiva

Year founded

7th century (Pallava); 16th century (Vijayanagara expansion)

Founder

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Managing trust

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Daily footfall

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Photography

allowed

Non-Hindu policy

all_welcome

Dress code

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Accessibility

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VIP darshan

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Typical visit

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Sthala Purana — the story

Parvati embraced the lingam she had made of river sand to save it from a flooding Vegavati; the marks of her breasts and bangles remain on the murti. Shiva accepted her as his consort here as Kamakshi.

Darshan & aartis

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Deity & iconography

Architecture & art

Famous 59-m eastern gopuram and a 3,500-year-old mango tree believed to be Shiva's sthala vriksha.

Poojas & sevas offered here

No bookable poojas listed yet

Festivals & signature events

No festivals documented yet

Location & nearby temples

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  1.8 km · Kanchipuram
• Varadaraja Perumal Temple, Kanchipuram
  2.8 km · Kanchipuram

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