Kanchipuram Temples
Temples in kanchipuram are torchbearers of the glorious heritage of the Kanchipuram
District and are repositories of the magnificient art forms that evolved over
several centuries.
Sri Ekambareswara Temple : The
most famous Siva temple at Kanchi is the Ekambareswara temple. The dimensions
of this temple are reflected in its 20 - acre spread and its tall south gopuram
which soars to a height of 58.5m.
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Sri Kailasanathar Temple :
Kailasnathar temple is built by Rajasimha of the pallava dynasty during 'the
first quarter of the eighth century. The temple is built of red sandstone and
has innumerable carvings of Pallava art, of which the Urdhva Tandava dance of
Siva and the laughing face of Parvati are worth seeing. The architecture of
this temple resembles the Shore Temple at Mamallapuram.
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Sri Vardaraja Perumal Temple
: The centre of attraction in Vishnu Kanchi is the temple of varadarajaswamy
situated on the top of Hastigiri or Elephant Hill.The Vijayanagar kings constructed
this temple. The whole temple covers an area of about 23 acres. The sculptural
beauty of the pillars is amazing. Ornamental rings carved out of single stone
at the Four Corners of the mandapam in the form of a chain are a delightful
spectacle.
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Sri Kamakshiamman Temple : Kanchi is sacred as one of the three
Sakti peethas of India. Kamakshi is said to be the Supergoddess, Parasakti,
having Saraswati, Lakshmi and Parvati as her eyes. She blesses all that dedicate
themselves to her. The sanctum sanctorum faces southeast in the centre of Gayatri
Mandapam. The tradition says that there was a delightful grove of Champaka trees
around the main temple now known as Gayatri Mandaparn.
Sri Ulagalandar Temple : This
vaishnava Temple was bulit in chola period .The main deity of this temple is
35 feet high and 24 feet wide posing with one foot on earth and the other on
the sky. This form is called Trivikrama.This temple is one of the 108 Divya
Desam's of Lord Vishnu.
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Sri Vaikunda Perumal Temple
: This temple is built by The Pallava ruler, Nandivarman in the seventh
century AD.Sri Vaikunda Perumal temple is famous for its architecture. The Lord
is in the sitting posture. The Goddess is known as Sri Vaikunthavalli Tayar.
It has great sculptures and inscription which speak of its history and the history
of the city itself. Its inner walls are decorated with lion shaped pillars.
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Sri Kacchapaeswarar Temple
: Kacchapa Eswarar temple was built by pallava Dynasty.In this temple, siva
appears as being worshipped by vishnu in the form of turtle (kurmemerali)."Kacchapam"
is a Sanskrit word for "Turtle".hence the name "Kacchapa Eswarar
Temple" .
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Sri Vijayaraghava Perumal Temple
: This temple of Vijayaraghava Perumal is one of the 108 Divyadesams
where Lord Rama is said to have performed the funeral rites for Jatayu, the
giant bird which valiantly fought to prevent Ravana from abducting Sita, the
wife of Lord Rama to Lanka.
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Jain Temples at Tirupparuthikkundram :
Kanchipuram is an important landmark in the history of the Jains. Many of the
Pallava kings belonged to Jainism.The temples of the Jaina Tirthankaras were
built in the Ninth Century A.D. The temples contain several fresco paintings
and a grand image of Bhagwan Mahaveer.
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Sri Subramaniya Swami Temple
: Subramaniya swami temple was built around 1915. For Hindus on a pilgrimage
trip, this temple is a mandatory place to visit. It gains its significance due
to its location. The way this temple is located in the city is a rare phenomenon
mentioned in Hindu scriptures. It is called the "Soma Skandha" Posture.
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