Muktheeswarar Temple
Among the 63 Nayanmars, three were born or lived in Kanchi: Tirukkurippu Thondar, Sakkiya Nayanar, and Iyadigal Kadavarkon Nayanar. Three temples in Kanchi are associated with their lives and missions. The Muktheeswarar Temple is particularly revered by the people of Kanchi as the site where Tirukkurippu Thondar achieved Mukthi. Location Gandhi Road, located directly across […]
Veerateswarar Temple
Among the 63 Nayanmars, three were either born or lived in Kanchi: Tirukkurippu Thondar, Sakkiya Nayanar, and Iyadigal Kadavarkon Nayanar. Three temples in Kanchi are associated with the lives and spiritual missions of these Nayanmars. The Veeratteswarar temple is particularly revered by the people of Kanchi as the site where Sakkiya Nayanar attained Mukthi (liberation). […]
Tirumetrali Nathar Temple
This is one of the five temples sanctified by the hymns of the Devaram. Saint Appar, while singing in this temple, praised Kanchi as “a place boundless in learning.” Appar also performed the Uzhavarappani (cleaning the temple premises as a form of service) here. The temple is named Metrali because it faces the west (Metrali […]
Tirukkaleeswarar Temple
This temple, also known as ‘Kacchi Tiruneri Karaikkadu,’ is located on the eastern outskirts of Kanchipuram. It is one of the five Saivite temples in the area that are revered in the Devaram hymns. The temple tank, ‘Indra Tirtham,’ is regarded as highly sacred. Location On Old Railway Station Road, slightly to the south and […]
Thanthondri Eswarar Temple
Location It is located on Ekambaranathar Temple Sannidhi Street, near the Jurakareswarar Temple. Architecture The temple’s Peetam, Tiruvasi, and Somaskanda statue are crafted from granite. Sculpture The walls of the sanctum sanctorum in this temple are adorned with exquisite sculptures. Initially, the great Pallava King Mahendra Varman I was a devoted follower of Jainism. During […]
Sokkeeswarar Temple
This charming little temple is a prime example of early Chola architecture in Kanchipuram, also known as ‘Kowsikesam’. It has been preserved from deterioration and is currently protected by the Archaeological Department of the Government of Tamil Nadu. Location Near the Kamakshi Amman temple in Periya Kanchipuram, the temple is located to the right of […]
Siddheeswarar Temple
Location Kamarajar Salai, located near the Manjal Neer canal. Architecture The temple features a Sanctum Sanctorum, Artha Mandapam, Maha Mandapam, Front Mandapam, Narthana Mandapam, Bali Peetam, and Prakaram. All these structures, except for the deity’s figure, were added at a later stage. Sculpture The Linga in this temple is the largest among all the Shiva […]
Piravadhan Eswarar Temple
This modest temple is located in a secluded area on the outskirts of Kanchipuram. Although smaller in size, it shares architectural similarities with the Mathangeswarar and Muktheswarar temples from the Pallava period. Location This temple is located opposite the Iravadhan Eswarar temple, near the New Railway Station. The entrance is at the beginning of Jawaharlal […]
Onakantha Eswarar Temple
This east-facing temple is located on the outskirts of Kanchipuram and is associated with the incident where Saint Sundarar received gold from the deity. It is one of the five Saivite temples in Kanchipuram that have been sanctified by the Devaram hymns. Location Panjupettai, across from the electricity substation. Hymns The hymns of Saint Sundarar […]
Muktheswarar Temple
Location It is located in the center of Eastern Raja Veedhi, between Pookkadai Chatram and the bus stand. Architecture This west-facing temple features a Sanctum Sanctorum and an Artha Mandapam. The Mandapam is supported by four pillars: the two front pillars are adorned with lion figures, while the two rear pillars are plain. The entire […]