What is the significance of Kamakshi Amman Temple as a Shakti Peeth?

Kamakshi Amman Temple is one of the three most important Shakti Peethas in India (along with Madurai Meenakshi and Varanasi Visalakshi). Adi Shankaracharya established the Kamakoti Peetham (monastic center) here and installed the Sri Chakra to harmonize the fierce energy of the goddess.

What are the darshan timings?

The temple is open from 5:30 AM to 12:30 PM and 4:00 PM to 8:30 PM daily.

What is the connection to Adi Shankaracharya?

Adi Shankaracharya is believed to have established the Kamakoti Peetham (one of the most important Shankaracharya monasteries) at this temple. He installed the Sri Chakra and is said to have attained siddhi here. The Kanchi Kamakoti Peetham remains an active and influential institution.

What festivals are celebrated?

The Navaratri festival (September-October) is the grandest, with nine nights of elaborate celebrations, music, and processions. The annual Brahmotsavam and the Aadi Perukku festival (July-August) are also significant.

What is the significance of Kamakshi Amman Temple as a Shakti Peeth?

Kamakshi Amman Temple is one of the three most important Shakti Peethas in India (along with Madurai Meenakshi and Varanasi Visalakshi). Adi Shankaracharya established the Kamakoti Peetham (monastic center) here and installed the Sri Chakra to harmonize the fierce energy of the goddess.

What are the darshan timings?

The temple is open from 5:30 AM to 12:30 PM and 4:00 PM to 8:30 PM daily.

What is the connection to Adi Shankaracharya?

Adi Shankaracharya is believed to have established the Kamakoti Peetham (one of the most important Shankaracharya monasteries) at this temple. He installed the Sri Chakra and is said to have attained siddhi here. The Kanchi Kamakoti Peetham remains an active and influential institution.

What festivals are celebrated?

The Navaratri festival (September-October) is the grandest, with nine nights of elaborate celebrations, music, and processions. The annual Brahmotsavam and the Aadi Perukku festival (July-August) are also significant.

SHAKTI PEETH

Kamakshi Amman Temple

Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu

Main God

Goddess Parvati

Timings

5:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Location

Kanchipuram

Type

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Sri Kamakshi Amman Temple in Kanchipuram is one of the three holiest shrines of the Divine Mother (Shakti) alongside Madurai and Varanasi. It is one of the 51 Shakti Peethas where goddess Sati's navel is believed to have fallen. The temple was restructured by Adi Shankaracharya.

Darshan Guide

Enter the Temple

Enter through the main entrance into this Shakti Peeth, one of the three most sacred goddess temples in India.

Darshan of Kamakshi

Visit the main sanctum for darshan of Goddess Kamakshi in the seated (padmasana) posture, holding a sugarcane bow and parrot - symbols of desire and speech.

Visit the Sri Chakra

View the sacred Sri Chakra (Meru) installed by Adi Shankaracharya to channel the goddess's energy. This is one of the most powerful yantras in existence.

Circumambulate the Prakaram

Walk around the temple visiting the shrines and the Gayatri Mandapam before completing your darshan.

How to Reach

By Bus

TNSTC and private buses from Chennai (2 hrs), Vellore (1.5 hrs). Kanchipuram bus stand is 1 km away.

By Air

Chennai International Airport (MAA) - 72 km (2 hours by road)

By Rail

Kanchipuram Railway Station - 1.5 km from the temple

Local Transport

Auto-rickshaws, cycle-rickshaws within Kanchipuram. Walking distance from Ekambareswarar Temple.

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