Ekambareswarar Temple

Kanchipuram is famous for its silk saris, but it is also full of temples and pilgrims who come. I had a great day, after spending 2 hours in a bus, through dust and heat, honking and even a few scares on the road ... Of all the temples, which gave us an unforgettable experience , the best was the Temple of Ekambareshvara, because that day was a holiday and when we got there it was crowded, women in their silk saris and bright colors, kids ... We had no idea. Upon entering, we saw that there are many bars of "goodies" in the courtyard of the temple itself, balloons, etc.. We were the only tourists, and people looked at us smiling, and when we brough out the camera ...

The Eakkambaranathar Temple is one of the largest temples in Kanchipuram city, occupying an area of ​​12 hectares. It was built during the reign of the Pallava (VI-VIII centuries) and later underwent expansion during the reign of the Chola. It is dedicated to Shiva and Parvati. Notable are the 5 corridors with 1000 pillars and the walls are adorned with over 1000 limgams (in the Hindu religion this is the representation of The Lord Shiva). In the central courtyard of the temple is a mango tree which according to the legend is 3500 years old. Its opening hours are from 6:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and