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Ekambareswarar Temple, Car Street, Periya Kanchipuram, Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu

Ekambareswarar Temple

Car Street, Periya Kanchipuram, Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu

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Visit information

Timings

Mon-Sun: 6:00 AM - 12:30 PM, 4:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Dress code

MenTraditional attire such as dhoti (veshti) with shirt or kurta preferred; trousers and shirts acceptable; shorts discouraged.
WomenSarees, salwar kameez, or long skirts with tops recommended; shoulders and knees should be covered.

Parking & accessibility

Limited dedicated parking near entrance; additional parking on surrounding streets during crowded days; outer courtyard is relatively wheelchair accessible, some areas may require assistance.

Darshan entry

  • Free DarshanFree
  • Special darshan₹5

Best time to visit

  • Winter (Nov–Feb)
  • Early morning (5–8 AM)
  • Morning (8 AM–12 PM)
  • Evening aarti time

Worship & festivals

Daily poojas

  • Ushakkala Pooja6:00 AM
  • Kaalasandhi Pooja7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
  • Uchikala Pooja11:30 AM – 12:00 PM
  • Sayaratchai Pooja6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Ardhajama Pooja8:00 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Paradhosa Kaalam5:00 PM - 5:30 PM

Sevas & offerings

  • Moolavar AbhishekamMorning sessions₹1,500
  • Vilva Archana/Kunkuma ArchanaMorning/Evening₹2

Festivals & special days

  • Panguni UthiramMarch-April
  • Shivaratri

Languages used in puja

  • Tamil
  • Sanskrit

How to reach

By road

  1. From Chennai, take NH48 (Chennai-Bengaluru Highway), divert at Sriperumbudur towards Kanchipuram (about 75 km, 1.5–2 hours).
  2. Within Kanchipuram, take auto-rickshaw or taxi to Ekambranathar Koil in Periya Kanchipuram.
  3. Temple is about 11-minute walk from Kanchipuram city center.

By train

  • Kanchipuram Railway Station (CJ)2 km
  • Kanchipuram East Railway Station (CJE)2 km

By air

  • Chennai International Airport (MAA)65 km

Location

Car Street, Periya Kanchipuram, Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu

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Stay & nearby

Where to stay

Numerous small hotels and guesthouses within 2-3 km radius in Kanchipuram town center; Kanchi Kudil (1.5 km southwest); Hotel Saravana Bhavan nearby.

Nearby attractions

  • Sri Kanchi Kamakshi Amman Temple700 m
  • Sri Kachabeswarar Temple1.5 km
  • Kailasanatha Temple3 km
  • Arulmigu Sri Varadharaja Perumal Temple4 km

Heritage & details

Historical period
Pallava period
Built by
Pallava dynasty; expanded by Chola kings; major contributions by Vijayanagar king Krishna Deva Raya

Local names

  • Ekambaranathar Temple
  • Rajalingeswaram

Other deities

  • Lord Shiva (Ekambareswarar/Ekambaranathar, Prithvi Lingam)
  • Goddess Parvati (Elavarkuzhali)

Heritage status

  • Living heritage temple

Photography rules

  • Photography permitted in outer prakaram (courtyards).
  • Photography strictly prohibited inside main sanctum sanctorum.
  • Mobile phone photography allowed; professional cameras may require special permission.

Prasadam & annadanam

Prasadam includes Bilva leaves, Kumkuma, and Vibhuti. Special annadanam provided during festivals and auspicious days.

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