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| Ekambareswar Temple |
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One
of the biggest temples in Kanchipuram, Ekambareshvara Temple
is dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is considered to be one of the most ancient
temples of India
and was constructed in the mid of 9th century by the Pallavas. It has a 200 ft
gopuram with more than 10 stories of intricate sculpture.
The Ekambareshvara
Temple's surrounding
grounds cover an area of 12.14 hectares. A huge stone wall built in the early
16th century during the days of the Vijayanagar Empire runs around the entire
temple. Beginning as a small structure, but over the centuries it has grown
into a large one with numerous shrines, mandapams, gopurams and tanks.
A mango tree, said to be 3,500 years old, stands
inside the courtyard. Legend has it that the each of the four main branches bears
fruit with a different taste thus depicting the four Hindu Vedas.
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| Articles and Blogs | | Welcome to Kanchipuram - Welcome to the city of 1000 temples. Kancheepuram is popular for its crafted world famous silk sarees. | | Kanchipuram Blog - Schools in Kanchipuram, Engineering Colleges in Kanchipuram, Famous travellers to Kanchipuram, Ekambaranathar Temple etc., | | Official Websites | | Tamil Nadu Tourism - Tamil Nadu Tourism Government portal - Official website of Dept. of Tourism, covers Tamil Nadu Entry formalities, Places of Interest in Tamil Nadu, List of Tourist Guides in Tamil Nadu and Transportation in Tamil Nadu.
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