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CJ/Kanchipuram (3 PFs)
Local Name: Kanchi
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Updated: Nov 21 2023 (09:28)
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Kanchipuram Railway Station Road, Kanchipuram, Kanchipuram Dist -631502.
State: Tamil Nadu
Elevation: 84 m above sea level
Type: Regular   Category: NSG-4
Zone: SR/Southern   Division: MGR Chennai
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Dec 03 2017 (18:11)   CJ/Kanchipuram (3 PFs)
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Kanchipuram is known as city of thousand temples. There are many temples in this city. Important temples are Kamakshi Amman temple, Ekambareshwarar temple, Varadaraja Perumal temple, Ulagazhanda Perumal temple, Kanchi Kamakoti Shankara matam.
Kamakshi temple: This temple is one of 18 Shakti peethas. Jagadguru Adi Shankaracharya established Shri Chakra in front of Goddess Kamakshi idol.
Ekambareshwarar temple: This temple is one of 5 Pancha bhootam temples according to Tamil mythology. This temple depicts earth among Pancha bhootams. This temple has a holy mango tree.
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Perumal temple: This temple is one of 108 Divya desams according to Tamil mythology. Golden lizard & Silver lizard are found in this temple.
Ulagazhanda Perumal temple: This temple is one of 108 Divya desams according to Tamil mythology. This temple is dedicated to Vamana Murthy, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu. The idol of Vamana Murthy is very big and carved out of single rock.
Kanchi Kamakoti Shankara matam: This matam was established by Jagadguru Adi Shankaracharya. It is worth visiting.

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You can also add Kailasanathar temple, Pachaivannar and Pavalavannar temples, and Orikkai Shankaracharya temple, to the list sir. 😊
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Nov 10 2020 (10:41)
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There are many temples in and around Kanchipuram. I named few temples which many people visit
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Dec 03 2017 (17:34)   CJ/Kanchipuram (3 PFs)
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Alright here for famous Kamakshi temple & Kanchi Kamakoti Shankara Matam
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Apr 09 2018 (13:05)   CJ/Kanchipuram (3 PFs)
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For going to Kamakshi Amman temple share autos are available from railway station. Share auto fare is Rs.10 per person. Share auto service starts from Meenakshi hospital and ends at bus stand (passing near by Kamakshi Amman temple)
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Nov 10 2020 (00:29)
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Update: Now they have raised the share auto prices to Rs.20 sir.
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Feb 12 2019 (16:07)   CJ/Kanchipuram (3 PFs)
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Union Bank, State Bank of India and Indian Bank ATMs are available near Kanchipuram Railway Station
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