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Sri Kamakshi Amman Temple is dedicated to Kamakshi, an incarnation of Goddess Parvati. Within the ‘Gayatri Mandapam,’ the sanctum is situated below the gold-plated vimana and is supported by 24 pillars that coordinate with the 24 words of the ‘Gayatri Mantra’.
The deity of the temple is postured to hold a staff, noose, sugarcane bow and flower arrows in her hands. A shrine of the temple is dedicated to Adi Sankaracharya, who placed a chakra before the deity.
A mango tree is situated outside the main temple and this is considered to be the place where Kamakshi worshipped a Shivalingam that was made of sand and gained Lord Shiva’s hand in marriage.
In the month of February or March, the famous annual Car Festival is held at this site. During this car festival, the Goddess is taken out on a procession throughout the town.
Timing: 6:00 am – 12:00 noon
4:00 pm – 8:30 pm
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