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Why to visit Ekambaranathar Temple
The Ekambaranatha Temple is Kanchipuram's largest temple. It spans a large 20-acre area. This temple was built by the Pallavas and then renovated by the Cholas and Rayas. It is dedicated to Lord Shiva and was built by the Pallavas.
The 1000 lingas are all carved out of one single stone, which is a unique characteristic of this temple. In addition, the temple contains a thousand pillared halls. A 3500-year-old mango tree can be found outside of the Ekambaranatha Temple. The Four Vedas are represented by four different limbs on the tree (Rig, Yajur, Sama and Atharvana). According to legend, the fruit from each limb tastes differently, despite the fact that they are all edible.
The temple holds six daily rituals ranging from 5:30 a.m. to 10 p.m., as well as twelve annual festivals. The Panguni Uthiram festival, held for thirteen days during the Tamil month of Panguni (March - April), is the temple's and town's most important event.
The current masonry edifice was constructed in the 9th century by the Chola dynasty, with later expansions attributed to Vijayanagar emperors. The Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department of the Tamil Nadu government maintains and administers the temple. The temple is one of the city's largest and most well-known tourist attractions.
