About Ekambeswarar Temple
The temple is located on the northern part of Kanchipuram. Amidst of 23 acres of land, with tallest tower of 59 m high, the temple is termed as one of the tallest tower in India. In this temple Lord Shiva is worshipped in the form of “Earth”. Thus the temple is one of the “Panchabhootha Sthalam” (Five nature elements, namely Earth, Water, Air, Sky, and Fire). There are two versions of mythologies regarding the temple. One says that while Lord Shiva was busily creating, destroying and obstructing the lives in Universe, Goddess Parvati closed his eyes which made the Universe to come to standstill. Due to this serious mistake, Lord Shiva cursed her to be born on Earth. Then Parvati framed a Shiv Ling out of Mud (Earth) on the banks of Kampa River and meditated. She overcame all obstacles caused by Lord Shiva with the help of Lord Vishnu. Later impressed by her act, Lord Shiva married her in the meditating spot. However, the second version goes like, Goddess Parvati was cursed with ugly face by Lord Shiva over a fight and she came down to earth and meditated under Mango Tree on Kampa River. Later Lord Shiva was moved by her gesture and bestowed her with beautiful face. Tourists can see this mango tree on the Parkara of the temple. Also four branches of this tree represent four Vedas. People here say that the mangoes on these four branches have four different tastes. The temple was built by typical Dravidian style of architecture by Cholas and later renovated by Vijayanagar Emperor. Yantra or Chakra Peetam which represents the Goddess is placed in front of the Deity unlike the rest of temple where the Yantra is placed in basement of Deity.
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Sriperumbudur, Tamil Nadu
0 km from Ekambeswarar Temple - See map
Sriperumbudur a town in Kancheepuram District is the birthplace of Saint Ramanuja has a Vigraha i.e. idol made of the five metals installed in a...
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Shri Kanchi Kamakoti Peetham, Tamil Nadu
0.8 km from Ekambeswarar Temple - See map
One of the most important Hindu Monastic Institution, Kanchi Mutt was originally founded by Adi Guru Shankaracharya from Kaladi. It was then named...
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Kumarakottam Sri Subramaniya Swami Temple, Tamil Nadu
1 km from Ekambeswarar Temple - See map
This temple is dedicated to Lord Muruga (Lord Skanda). Lord Muruga is son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. This temple is located between...
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Kanchi Kamatchi Amman Temple, Tamil Nadu
1.4 km from Ekambeswarar Temple - See map
Being built in 4th century by Cholas, Temple is dedicated to Goddess Parvati, the consort of Lord Shiva. Here the Goddess is termed as “Kamatchi...
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Kailasanathar Temple, Tamil Nadu
1.9 km from Ekambeswarar Temple - See map
The history of Kailasanathar Temple dates back to 5th century. RajaSimha Pallava started the construction and was completed by his son Mahendra...
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Thiruparuthikundram Jain Temple, Tamil Nadu
2.5 km from Ekambeswarar Temple - See map
Located in the suburbs of Kanchipuram, this Jain Temple is a standing example for the existence of Jainism in Kanchipuram in ancient period. Built...
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Varadaraja Perumal Temple, Tamil Nadu
5.4 km from Ekambeswarar Temple - See map
One of the 108 holy abode of Lord Vishnu, Varadaraja Perumal Temple is an important pilgrim center for Vaishnavites. It is believed that all 12...
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Kanchi Kudil, Tamil Nadu
5.8 km from Ekambeswarar Temple - See map
Being located on the Sangeetha Vidwan Nainar Pillai street, Kanchi Kudil is an heritage museum which takes the tourists to the ancient social,...
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Uthiramerur, Tamil Nadu
29.7 km from Ekambeswarar Temple - See map
Uthiramerur is a panchayat town located in the Kanchipuram district of the state of Tamil Nadu, India. Town was founded in the reign of Nandivarma...
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Thiruthani, Tamil Nadu
40.9 km from Ekambeswarar Temple - See map
Thiruthani is a village in the Tiruvallur District which is the adobe of Lord Murugan, famous as the Sri Subrahmanyaswamy Temple. This is one of...
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Kolavai Lake, Tamil Nadu
42 km from Ekambeswarar Temple - See map
This perennial lake is located 38 km away from Kanchipuram nearby Chengalpattu. This lake contains water even in summer. This is the second...
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Dash n Splash, Tamil Nadu
44 km from Ekambeswarar Temple - See map
Dash N Splash which was the first water theme park in Chennai and South India is a water theme park located in Chennai. Located in...
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