Famous Temples in Kanchipuram

Kanchipuram is known as the City of Thousand Temples. There are various temples in Kanchipuram dedicated to the different God and Goddess. These temples are not famous for its religious importance but also famous for its Unique architecture. If you want to explore the temples of Kanchipuram Here we make a list of famous temples in Kanchipuram

List of Popular Temples in Kanchipuram

1. Kamakshi Amman Temple

   Kamakshi Amman Temple

   Kamakshi Amman Temple is a famous temple in Kanchipuram. The temple is devoted to the Goddess Shakti. It was built in the seventh century by the Pallava Kings. Later this temple again rebuilt by the Chola dynasty in the 14th century. The Kamakshi Amman Temple is the only traditional temple in Kanchipuram that are dedicated to Goddess Shakti. The sanctum of Goddess Shakti is covered with gold plated roof.
   Temple Timings: 6 AM – 12 noon & 4 PM – 8.30 PM

2. Sri Ekambaranathar Temple

   Ekambaranathar Temple

   Located at a distance of 2 km from the Kanchipuram main Bus stand. The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva in the form of Prithvi Lingam. The Ekambaranathar Temple is also known as Ekambaranathar Temple. It is considered one of the popular temple in Kanchipuram. As per the people believe the oldest structure of the temple is demolished by the Pallavas and it again rebuilt during 600 AD and 700 AD. The temple is spread over 40 acres of land and composed of 1000 carved pillared hall, 5 spacious corridors and 57 meters high Gopuram.
   Temple Timings: 6 AM – 12.30 PM & 4 PM – 8.30 PM.

3. Kailasanathar Temple

   Kailasanathar Temple

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   It is an another famous temple in Kanchipuram dedicated to Lord Shiva. Located at a distance of 4 km from Railway Station and 3 km from the main Kanchipuram Bus Station. As per the people believe the temple is built during the period from 685 A.D. to 705 A.D. by the Pallava king Rajasimha Pallava. The temple is built in red sandstone and the wall is decorated with fresco-style paintings and sculptures of lions and various other sculptures. The Kailasanathar Temple is surrounded by the 58 smaller shrines.
   Temple Timings: 6 AM – 12 noon & 4 PM – 7 PM.

4. Sri Varadaraja Perumal Temple

   Varadaraja Perumal Temple

   Sri Varadaraja Perumal is a popular temple in Kanchipuram located on the hilltop of the Hastagiri Hill. The temple was dedicated to the Lord Vishnu. This temple is considered one of the 108 Divya desams of Lord Vishnu. It is spread over 23-acre complex and famous for its architecture design. it attracts devotees as well as tourists.
   Temple Timings: 6.30 AM – 12 noon & 3.30 PM – 8 PM

5. Devarajaswami temple

   Devarajaswami temple

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   One of the famous temple in Kanchipuram, Devarajaswami temple located 5 km from the Kancheepuram Railway station. The temple is dedicated to the Lord Vishnu and it is built by the Vijayanagar Kings. There is also a large tank with the idol of Lord Vishnu which is said and believed to be drained in a cycle of 40 years.
   Temple Timings: 6.30 AM – 12 noon & 3.30 PM – 8 PM

6. Sri Subramaniya Swami Temple

   Subramaniya Swami Temple

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   The temple is situated in the main City center dedicated to the Lord Subramanya. It is considered one of the popular temples in Kanchipuram for Hindus. The temple is famous for the ‘Soma Skandha’ presence in which Lord Shiva has Goddess Shakti seated to his left and their son and Lord Subramanya between them.

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