Tirugnana Sambandar Temple
When Saint Tirugnana Sambandar visited Kanchipuram, it is believed that he stayed at this location. Of the five Padal Petra Shiva temples in Kanchi, Sambandar composed hymns for two: the Tirumetrali Eswarar temple and the Tirukkaleeswarar temple. However, only the hymns dedicated to the Tirukkaleeswarar temple are preserved. According to legend, at this temple, Lord […]
Prativadhi Bayangaram House
He was the first member of the renowned Prativadi Bayangaram family, living during the 14th-15th centuries. He composed the famous Venkatesa Suprabatham. Annan was appointed one of the Ashtadiggajam by Saint Manavala Mamunigal. This historic house, still occupied by his descendants, is not open to the public. However, special permission can be obtained from the […]
Birthplace of Naina Pillai
In the past, this place was known as ‘Mettu Kamakshi House.’ Mettu Kamakshi Ammal had three daughters: Dhanakoti Ammal, Kamakshi Ammal, and Palani Ammal. Naina Pillai was born to Kamakshi Ammal, while the other two daughters had no children. Naina Pillai was the sole child in the house and was dearly loved by all three […]
Koorathazwar Sannidhi
When Koorathazwar departed from his native village, Kooram, for Kanchipuram, he is believed to have stayed at this location. It is a Sannidhi under the jurisdiction of the Vardaraja Perumal Temple and is situated in the midst of a serene and picturesque garden. Location In Chinna Kanchipuram, this temple is located on the left side […]
Amanaskshi Amman Temple (Balasaraswati Arangetram)
According to local lore, Amanakshi, originally from Puttur town in Andhra Pradesh, was captivated by the annual temple festival performances in her hometown, where musicians and dancers from Kanchipuram would visit. Enchanted by their artistry, she followed the troupe to Kanchipuram and settled in the area where the temple now stands. The entire street was […]