Kamakshi Temple | Kumara Kottam Temple | Kanchipuram | Tamilnadu

The Kamakshi Amman Temple is an ancient Hindu temple dedicated to the goddess Kamakshi, one of the highest aspects of Adi Parashakti in Shaktism. This magnificent temple is located in the historic city of Kanchipuram, near Chennai, India. Let me share some fascinating details about this sacred place:
Origin and Significance:
The temple is believed to have been constructed during the Pallava era in the 6th century A.D. by King Thondaiman Ilandiraiyan of the Pallava dynasty.
Kamakshi Amman Temple is also known as Kamakoti Peetha or Kamakota Nayaki Kovil.
It is one of the 108 Divya Desams of Lord Vishnu and is called Tirukalavanur.
The temple is dedicated primarily to Goddess Kamakshi and secondarily to Vishnu in his form of Varaha.
Architecture and Glorious Features:
The temple showcases Tamil architecture and stands as a testament to the rich cultural heritage of the region.
It houses the sanctum of Sri Parvathi Devi in her form as Sri Kamakshi.
The temple complex includes a main gopuram (entrance tower) adorned with intricate carvings.
Legends suggest that Adi Shankaracharya established the Sri Yantra within this shrine.
Spiritual Importance:
Kamakshi Amman Temple is one of the important centers of Shaktism in Tamil Nadu.
It is also associated with the Kanchipuram Kamakoti Peetham monastery, led by renowned pontiffs such as Chandrashekarendra Saraswati (Maha Periyava), Jayendra Saraswathi, and the current pontiff, Vijayendra Saraswati.
Legends and Worship:
According to local legend, the temple houses Kamakshi in five forms, including a golden idol that was later transported to Thanjavur due to Muslim invasions.
The temple’s sanctity is praised in ancient Tamil literature, including the Perunaraatrupadai.
Pilgrims visit this temple seeking blessings from Goddess Kamakshi and Lord Vishnu.
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Kanchipuram is historical place na d famous for math and temples.