Ekambareshwara Temple

Sri Ekambareswara is worshipped in the form of Prithvi linga (Earth). Hence Kanchipuram is considered as one of the Pancha Butha Sthalas. According to a legend, Parvati, once in Kailas, playfully closed the eyes of Lord Shiva, plunging the entire world in darkness. An angry Shiva cursed the Devi to turn dark like Kali. The Goddess descended on this place and did penance under a mango tree, making a Lingam out of earth. Hence, much significance is attached to this shrine and the mango tree, situated within the temple. Kanchipuram is situated 71 kms from Chennai, Tamil Nadu .
The Golden City of Kanchipuram is situated on the banks of Vegavathi river in Tamil Nadu's Kanchipuram district. It is revered as one of the seven sacred places of India.

Background of Temple : According to a legend, Parvathi , once in Kailas, playfully closed the eyes of Lord Shiva, plunging the entire world in darkness. An angry Shiva cursed the Devi to turn dark like Kali. The Goddess descended on this place and did penance under a mango tree, making a Linga out of earth. The devout therefore venerate this shrine and the mango tree, situated within the temple. The sanctum is surrounded by five large Prakaras. In the middle, there is a 1000-pillared hall, which is now partly ruined.

In one of the outer corridors, the devotees worship a row of Lingas representing 63 Nayanmars (Saivite saints) and others. Enshrined in this Shiva temple is Lord Vishnu, known as Nilathingal Thundathan. It is interesting to note here that Lord Vishnu along with the Devas had come here to attend the wedding of Sri Ekambareshwara with Devi Kamakshi.

Festivals : Annual festival in Panguni (March-April)

Festival in honour of 63 Nayanmars

Maavadi Seva