Anekadhangavadeswarar temple Kanchipuram

SRI ANEKADHANGAVADESWARAR TEMPLE

Kanchipuram, Tamilnadu, India

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.

Smoking 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

Railway Station Name	Distance	Contact Number
Kanchipuram New Railway Station	2.5 KM	139

Airport Name	Distance	Contact Number
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

Name of the Pooja

Day

Timings

Persons

Duration

Price

Kalasanthi

All Days

08:00 - 08:30

Sayarakshai

All Days

06:00 - 06:30

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