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Kamakshi Amman Temple

The great goddess temple of the city, where Parvati appears seated in a yogic pose.

Photo: Jbuchholz · CC BY-SA 4.0
Price
Free
Time Needed
1 hour
Address
Kamakshi Amman Sannathi Street, Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu 631502Directions

Why Go

It's one of the holiest Shakti sites, and an important seat for Adi Shankaracharya's tradition. The temple elephant and golden tower both draw the crowds.

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