God
The main diety of this temple is Kachabeswarar, who is an incrarination of Lord Shiva facing West direction is swayambumurthy.
Interesting Facts
- Kanchipuram is famous for hand woven silk Sarees - a design by name Ekambaranathar obtain its name from the designs of these shrines.
Best Season To Visit
The best season to visit this temple is Winter season. The best months to visit are September to February.
Weather
Highest - April to June (38°C during day and 26°C during night)Average - May (33.7 °C during the day and 21 °C during night)Lowest - October to February (26 °C during day and 17 °C during night)Monsoon season - June to September
Dress Code
- For men the dress code is Shirt & Trouser, Dhoti or Pyjamas with upper cloth.
- For women the preferred dress code is saree or half-saree with blouse or chudidhar with pyjama and upper cloth.
- These rules are applicable for foreigners also. Shorts, mini-skirts, middies, sleeveless tops, low-waist jeans and short-length T-shirts are not allowed.
- Pilgrims/visitors will not be allowed inside the temple if dress code is not followed.
Do's & Dont's
- Do bathe and wear clean clothes before you enter the Temple.
- Do respect ancient customs and co-piligrims while at Temple.
- Smo​king is strictly prohibited inside the Temple Premises.
transport connections
| Name | Distance | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
 Kanchipuram Bus Stand |
1.9 KM | 1800 - 419 - 4287 |
 Kanchipuram New Railway Station |
2.5 KM | 139 |
 Chennai International Airport |
70.2 KM | 044 2256 0551 |
Architecture
Temple consists of small Rajagopuram (gateway tower) facing North direction. This is a small temple with the sanctum sanctorum with one corridor-prakara. The temple is surrounded by granite walls. The temple has aThanu Theertham and Lingam made of granite stone.
Religious Significance
Maharshi Mareechi, while bathing in a lotus tank, found a female child on the leaves. He took the child and brought her up named her as Vallaba. She was a staunch Shiva devotee. Once she was abducted by demon Kesi and prayed to Lord Shiva to rescue her. Lord Shiva wanted to send Vinayaka to protect her. Ambica requested Lord to bless Vinayaka with victory in the war against the demon. Lord said that he would be victorious if he worships in this land. Lord Vinayaka followed the advice and installed the Linga. Demon was destroyed and Vallaba rescued. Lord Shiva and Mother performed the wedding of Vinayaka with Vallaba here.
History
Temple was 1000 - 2000 years old and temple is praised in the Thevaram hymns of Saint Sundarar.
Temple Timings
| Day | Timings |
|---|---|
| All Days | 06:00 AM - 08:00 PM |
Pooja
Tours
Airports
| Airport Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| Shamshabad | 40 KM |
| Lorem Ipsum | 12 KM |
Railway Stations
| Railway Station Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| Secunderabad | 10 KM |
| Nampally | 12 KM |
| Begumpet | 6 KM |
| Lingampally | 20 KM |
Bus Stations
| Bus Station Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| MGBS | 35 KM |
| CBS | 28 KM |
| kukatpally | 20 KM |
| Lingampally | 30 KM |
| Uppal | 35 KM |
Private Transports
| Transport Name | Distance | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
| Private Transport | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
| Private Transport1 | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
| Private Transport1 | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
| Private Transport1 | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
| Private Transport1 | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
Local Transports
| Transport Name | Distance | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
| Local Transport | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
| Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
| Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
| Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
| Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
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