Ekambareswarar temple @ Kanchipuram (Tamil Nadu)

Rajagopuram Ekambareswarar temple:

This temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is a very famous and old temple located in Kanchipuram in Tamil Nadu (India). Kanchipuram is one of the most sacred cities in southern India and known as Kashi of South India. It is an important holy pilgrimage for Hindus. Temple is built by the Pallava dynasty in the 6th century.

Ekambareswarar Temple Timing: 6:00 AM to 12:30 PM & 04.00 PM to 08.30 PM (everyday)

Best time to visit: All time.

Ekambareswarar Temple Address:

Ekambareswarar temple

Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu, India

Special occasion:

Temple holds a 10-days special festival called Panguni Brahmotsavam that takes place from March to April.

Places to visit in Kanchipuram:

1. Kailasanathar Temple.

2. Kamakshi aman temple

3. Karchapeswarar Temple

4. Sathyanatheswarar Temple

5. Metraleeswar Temple

6. Ona Kantheeswarar Temple

7. Kumarakottam Karthikeyan temple

8. Chitragupta temple

9. Varadharaja Perumal Temple

10. Ashtabujakaram - Sri Adhikesava Perumal Temple

11. Sri Yathothkari Temple

12. Sri Deepa prakasa Perumal Temple

13. Sri Azhagiya Singar Temple

14. Sri Adi Varaha Swami Temple

15. Sri Ulagalantha Swami Temple

16. Sri Jagadeeshwarar Temple

17. Sri Karunagara Perumal Temple

18. Sri Tirukaarvarnar Temple

19. Sri Vaikunda Perumal Temple

20. Sri Pavala Vanar Temple

21. Sri Pandava Thoodar Templ

22. Sri Nilathingal Thundathan Perumal Temple

Parking Places: There is no dedicated parking for the temple but you have to park on the road. Better to use local autos or taxi to visit different places.

How to reach Kanchipuram:

Indian Rail: Kanchipuram is well connected through Indian Railways. The frequency from Chennai to Kanchipuram is very good.

Buses: Good bus facility from different cities Chennai, Bangalore, etc.

Airport: The nearest airport is Chennai which is around 56km.

Private Taxis: The availability of a private taxi or transportation is very good there.

Accommodation in Kanchipuram:

In the city, lots of various range hotels are available on a rental basis. In some temples, free accommodation is available on a share basis.

Food & Restaurant in Kanchipuram:

Lots of vegetarian restaurants are available in the city. You can find South Indian and North Indian food at a reasonable price. Local food with verities of chutney is very good.

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