Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu
Main God
Lord Shiva
Timings
6:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Location
Kanchipuram
Type
MAJOR
Enter through the impressive 59-meter south gopuram (Rajagopuram), one of the tallest in India. Proceed through the vast outer prakaram.
Visit the ancient mango tree (Ekamra tree) said to be 3,500 years old. Each of its four branches is believed to bear fruits of different tastes, representing the four Vedas.
Enter the main sanctum for darshan of the Prithvi Lingam (Earth Lingam), the Pancha Bhoota Stalam element. The lingam is made of sand/earth.
Visit the separate shrine of Goddess Elavarkuzhali (Kamakshi) within the complex.
Walk through the grand thousand-pillar mandapam and the various shrines around the five prakarams before exiting.
Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu 631502
By Bus
TNSTC and private buses from Chennai (2 hrs), Vellore (1.5 hrs), Tiruvannamalai (2 hrs). Kanchipuram bus stand is 1.5 km away.
By Air
Chennai International Airport (MAA) — 75 km (2 hours by road)
By Rail
Kanchipuram Railway Station — 2 km from the temple. Connected to Chennai, Arakkonam, and Chengalpattu.
Local Transport
Auto-rickshaws, shared autos, and cycle-rickshaws available throughout Kanchipuram town.
