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| Name | Big Temples in Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu | Must Visit Temples in Temple City Kanchipuram |
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| Video Discription | #BigTemplesinKanchipuram #KanchipuramTemples #varadharajaperumal #kailasanathar #Vaikundaperumal #kanchikamatchi #ekambaranathar Located in the south-Indian state of Tamil Nadu, Kanchipuram is one of the holiest sites in the country after Varanasi. It is also known as the City of Thousand Temples because of the vast number of temples located here. Kanchipuram temples have a special place in the hearts of Hindus, and that is why the city is often counted as a pilgrimage site amongst the followers of this religion. People often travel from all over the country to visit this holy city. ——— The Kanchi Kailasanathar temple is the oldest structure in Kancheepuram dedicated to Lord Shiva. The Shiva lingam in this temple is 10 feet high. The temple displays a one-of-its-kind 16-sided Shivalinga made of smooth black granite stone. Kanchi Kailasanathar temple was built in 7th century AD by a Pallava king named Rajasimha known as Narasimhavarman II. It is famous for its magnificient Vimana, the gopuram over the sanctum sanctorum. The structure contains 58 small shrines which are dedicated to various manifestations of Shiva. The temple is one of the most prominent tourist attractions of the city. ——— Sri Deveraja Swamy Temple, popularly known as Sri Varadarajar Temple is situated at the eastern corner of Kancheepuram. This 23 acre temple complex, with 19 vimanams and around 400 pillared halls is dedicated to Varadaraja Swamy. One of the 108 Divya Desams, all the 12 Alwars have visited and have sung hymns in praise of the lord. The Bhramot savam during month of May June is the main festival of the temple. This palatial temple was constructed at various stages centuries ago by various kings. The hundred pillared Mandapam was built by the Vijayanagar kings. This has become a centre of attraction to the foreign tourists with exquisite carvings and delicate works of art. ——— It is a 12th century temple in the heart of the town. “Ka” means Goddess Saraswathi ( God of Education), “ Ma” means Goddess Lakshmi (God of Wealth), “Akshi” means Eye. The name in full refers Kamakshi with Goddess Saraswati and Goddess Lakshmi as her both eyes. The temple also has a golden Gopuram on the Sanctorum of Goddess Kamakshi deity which is visible to all devotees. Goddess Kamakshi is in a sitting posture in the temple. There are no traditional Parvati or Shakthi shrines in the city of Kancheepuram, apart from this temple, which adds even more legend to this temple. The temple is in the heart of Kancheepuram. Kanchi Kamakshi Amman temple is located at the center of Vishnu Kanchu and Shiva Kanchi. ——— The ekambareswarar temple is one of the five major Shiva temples of Pancha Bootha Sthalams representing the element – Earth. The Single Mango tree in the outer court is revered as most sacred and it is believed, if worshipped by childless couple will be blessed with a child. Reaching a height of 57 metres, the temple’s Raja Gopuram (the entrance tower to the temple) is one of the tallest in south India and was built by the Vijayanagar king Krishnadevaraya. One notable feature of the temple is the Aayiram Kaal Mandapam, or the “hallway with a thousand pillars” which was built by the Vijayanagar kings. The temple’s inner walls are decorated with an array of 1008 Siva lingams. ——— The Parameswara Vinnagaram temple is one among the 108 Divyadesams dedicated to Vishnu, who is worshipped as Vaikunthanathan (Lord Paramapadanathan) and his consort Lakshmi as Vaikundavalli. It was built by Pallava King Nandivarman in the 8th century. It consists of three tiers. On the first tier, Moolavar vaikunda Perumal graces in his sitting posture facing west. On the second tier, Araganadha Perumal places his head towards north and showers his grace in his reclining posture. On the third tier, Paramapadanadhar graces in his standing posture. Thus Perumal graces his devotees in his three postures of sitting, reclining and standing in this temple of three tiers. Vaikunda Ekadasi is the most important festival of the temple. ——— [K9v7YLux_cA] |
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| Tags | Kailasanathar Temple | Ekambareswarar Temple | Kanchi Kamakshi Amman Temple | Vaikunda Perumal Temple | Varadharaja Perumal Temple | Top 5 Temples in Kanchipuram |
