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ChandrashtamamRishabam · for 2 d 7 h 40 m
7:31:16 PMThursday, 12 November

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Ekambaranathar Temple

Ekambaranathar · Kanchipuram

Pancha Bhoota Temples: Earth

Ekambaranathar Temple, Kanchipuram
Photo: Ekambareswarar Temple at night in Kanchipuram 03, Pinakpani, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Resized.

Significance

The temple where Shiva is in the form of earth. The temple story says Parvathi made a lingam of sand and did penance under a mango tree.

One of the tallest gopurams (temple towers) in Tamil Nadu is here.

Special features

  • The old mango tree, the temple's sacred tree
  • Devotees believe the main lingam is made of sand
  • The thousand-pillar mandapam (hall)

Darshan times, fees and festival dates can change. Before you go, check with the temple office or the temple's official website. The temple stories are given as devotees believe them, and they can differ from one temple to another.