THE FEMOUS TEMPLES HISTORY IN KANCHIPURAM

TOP TEMPLE IN KANCHI

Temple Name: Varadaraja Perumal temple
Location: In Tamil Nadu, India
Significance: Seat of Shankracharya
Climate: Tropical warm and humid climate throughout the year

Kancheepuram or Conjeevaram is situated on the banks of River Vegavati. While Kalidasa referred to the city as the best among the cities (Nagareshu Kanchi) in his works, Yuan Chwang, the great Chinese traveler, who wandered to the place in the 7th century, wrote about the bravery, piety, love of justice and veneration for learning of its people. According to the latter, Buddha had also visited the place. Often referred to as the 'Kashi of the South', it is one of seven of the the most sacred towns for Hindus. The erstwhile capital of Pallavas, it was fortified by them ramparts and moats for security purposes. Many of the wide and well laid out roads and temples were founded during their period. Once a major maritime power, it had contacts with far-off China, Siam and Fiji. Kanchipuram has a long history behind it. Cholas ruled the town from 10th - 13th century and Vijayanagara dynasty ruled from 14th - 17th century. Ekamabaranadhar temple with a height of 192-ft high tower and the Varadaraja Perumal temple with 100-pillar mandapam are some of the most splendid architectural gems of Vijayanagara Dynasty. Ancient city of Kanchipuram or the city of thousand temples has 108 temples dedicated to Siva and 18 to Vishnu along with Adi Shankaracharya Mutt and scores of other temples, mosques and churches. Apart from the temples and shrines, Kanchipuram is well renowned for handloom industry, traditional cotton and silk saris. The skills of the silk weavers of Kanchi settled here for more than 400 years ago are legendary and are said to be the producer of the best silk sarees in the count

Temple Name: Kamakshi Amman TempleLocation: Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu
Dedicated to: Goddess Kamakshi (incarnation of Parvati)
Significance: One of the sacred abodes of Goddess Parvati
How to reach: One can easily reach Kamakshi Amman Temple by taking regular Buses or by hiring taxis from anywhere in Tamil Nadu


Kamakshi Amman Temple is an ancient shrine dedicated to Goddess Kamakshi. Located at Kanchipuram, the temple is easily accessible by regular buses and private taxis that are available throughout the state of Tamil Nadu. Former capital of the Pallavas, Kanchipuram lies at a distance of 75 kms from Chennai. Kamakshi Amman Temple is considered as one of the sacred abodes of Goddess Parvati, other being Meenakshi at Madurai, Akilandeswari at Thiruvanaikaval and Vishalakshi at Varanasi.Goddess Kamakshi is regarded as one of the incarnations of Goddess Parvati. As per the Hindu legend, Kamakshi made a Shivalingam out of the sand and offered worship to it. In return, she got Lord Shiva as her husband. In the sanctum sanctorum, Goddess Kamakshi is depicted in a seated posture, which is also referred as Parabhrama Swarupini. A Sri Chakram has been placed just before the image and due worship is offered to it. The ancient shrine of Kamakshi Amman is always associated with Adi Shankaracharya, the great saint of India. It is regarded that Goddess Kamakshi was initially an Ugra Swaroopini (Ruthless form of Shakti). Adi Shankaracharya placed a 'Chakra' before her and the goddess got personified as Shanta Swaroopini (Kind form of Shakti). The area is believed to comprise temples that have ruthless aspect of the Goddess, though Kamakshi Temple is an exception. Representing this, the image of the deity is taken out in procession at the time of festivals. It is said that the Goddess takes leave from Shankaracharya, at his shrine in the inner prakaram. ArchitectureSprawled in an area of 5 acres, the temple complex has one spire. The 'shikhar' (spire) housing the deity is covered wholly in gold. The spectacular view of the golden spire can be taken from the outer part. In order to enter the main shrine, four entrances have been made on all the four sides. The structural layout of the temple is quite elaborated. In the outer prakaram or part, there is a tank and numerous mandapams or halls like the 100 pillared halls, the dwajaarohana mandapam etc. Near the temple tank, various images of Lord Vishnu like Ninraan, Irundaan and Kidandaan are traceable. In the vicinity of the sanctum, there are several shrines dedicated to Ardhanareeswarar, Soundaryalakshmi, Kallar (who has been mentioned in the hymns of Tirumangaialwar) and Varaahi.FestivalsEvery day is a day of festivity at Kamakshi Amman Temple. The daily rituals include four worship services. However, the month of 'Maasi' offers an annual festival of the temple. On the 7th day of this month, processions are taken out in a silver chariot. Festivals like Navratri, Aadi, Aippasi Pooram, Sankara Jayanthi and Vasanta Utsavam in Vaikasi are also celebrated with full fervor. Like other temples of Tamil Nadu, the Fridays falling in the month of 'Adi' and 'Thai' are observed with grand ceremonies.


Temple Name: Sri Ekambaranathar Temple
Location: Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu
Dedicated to: Sri Ekambaranathar Temple
Significance: Sri Ekambaranathar Temple is dedicated to Shiva
How to reach: One can easily reach Sri Ekambaranathar Temple by taking regular Buses or by hiring taxis from anywhere in Tamil Nadu.


The Sri Ekambaranathar Temple is dedicated to Shiva and is one of the largest temples in Kanchipuram. The temple is spread across nine hectares. The temple's name is said to be modified from Eka Amra Nathar- the Lord of the Mango tree- and in one of the enclosures is a very old mango trees, with four branches representing the four Vedas. The fruit of each four branches is said to have a different taste. The tree is claimed to be 3,500 years old.

The Different Types Of The Lime Pickle

The Lime Pickle Recepies are very popular from ancient times. In the olden days when the kings would go out for a long duration on battlefield wars, they were given these lime pickles with them, as it has long storage duration. The Lime Pickles are preserved using different ways such as adding salt, sugar as a preservative. These pickles can be stored even for a period of one year, if prepared and stored properly.

Lime pickles, not necessarily have to be sour. They can either sweet or spicy as well. You can add salt, sugar or jaggery depending on your taste. If you want sweet lime pickles add salt or jaggery or a mixture of both. If you prefer spicy and salty ones, then use salt in your pickle recepies. Below are mentioned some of the different types of the Lime Pickle Recepies.

The Gujrathi style Lime Pickle Recepie. Wash the limes and pat it dry. Take some salt and turmeric powder in a bowl and mix well. Put some deep crosses on the lime and this mixture in the limes. Take a clean glass jar and add all the limes in it. Close it and keep on stirring the jar on the every 3rd day. But, be sure that you do not open the jar. After the lime skin softens, add red chilli powder, sugar and asafetida and stir it. Allow the sugar or jaggery to melt properly and then it can be used for eating.

Style Lime Pickle Recepie. Cut the limes in small pieces and put them in a big jar adding one teaspoon salt. Shake the jar well to mix the salt and then keep it in sun for 2-4 days. Shake the jar without opening the lid everyday. After 4 days, add the remaining salt, stir it and leave in sun for about a month. Then take a cooking pan and heat some oil. Cook the ginger till golden brown, add the lime juice, limes from the jar, spices, chillies, and vinegar. Mix properly and allow it to cook for five minutes. Your pickle is ready to use. Store it in sterilized jars.

North Indian Style Lime Pickle Recepies. Wash and dry the limes and the make 2 cuts on the top of them, ensuring that you do not cut the lime completely. Take a big bowl and in it, mix the soaked and roasted fenugreek, mustard seeds, chilli powder and salt. Stuff this mixture in the lime carefully. In another pan, heat some oil and add cinnamon, asafetida, pepper and cloves. After they start popping, pour the oil and the mixture of the spices on the stuffed limes. Allow them to cool and then pack carefully in jars. Keep it undisturbed for about 2-3 months and then you can eat it.

There are varied types of Lime Pickle Recepies. The recepies may vary from state to state. However, lime pickles are one of the favorite items that add taste, palatability and color to your food. They are also a good appetizer and helps in the role of digestion.

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