Historical temples, Ancient temples, Famous Indian Temples
Historical temples, Ancient temples, Famous Indian Temples,
Kanchipuram also known as the temple city of Tamilnadu is known for thousand of temples which exists in this city. Kanchipuram temples are famous across the world and this temple town is one of the most visited temple towns.
Kanchipuram is one of the most ancient city of Tamil Nadu and India and its history dates back to 2nd Century BCE.
so friends, let us look at the some famous Kanchipuram temples of the he temple town Kanchipuram!
Kanchipuram is also one of the Sapta Puri cities of India. Cities which are considered to be so holy that visiting them provides path to moksha. These are Ayodhya, Mathura, Haridwar, Varanasi, Kanchipuram, Ujjain and Dwarka.
Such is the importance of Kanchipuram. As par Garuda Puran this is a place to attain moksha!
Kanchipuram is a tamil word, which means a place where Lord Vishnu is worshipped. Lord Varadharaja Perumal Temple is where Lord Vishnu is worshipped as Lord Varadharaja and is one of the most famous temples of Kanchipuram.
In sanskrit Kanci means girdle and it is said that the city is like a girdle to the earth.
Kanchipuram is a famous temple town, but let us look at some of the most famous temples of Kanchipuram
One of the most famous Kanchipuram temples, Shri Varadharaja Perumal Temple, also called as Hastagiri or Attiyuran is dedicated to Lord Vishnu.
It is located in a suburb of Kanchipuram known as the Vishnu Kanchi which has many famous Vishnu temples.
It is one of the Divya Desams, the 108 temples of Vishnu. The temple along with Ekambareswarar Temple and Kamakshi Amman Temple in Kanchipuram is popularly known as Mumurtivasam Kanchipuram
Sri Varadaraja Perumal temple is known as: ‘Perumal Koil’.
This is one of the most sacred places for Vaishnavites. The fourth of the Divya Desams that completes this series is Melukote–which is known as Thirunarayanapuram.
Vaishnavites believe that visiting all four places without a break will guarantee one a place in paramapadam.
Ekambareswarar Temple is temple dedicated to shiva and is the largest temple in city.
Located in the main town (city center) this temple is very important to the shivaities and also is one of the temple associated with the five element the panch bhota stalams and signifies earth (Prithvi Lingam)
Its gopuram, is 59 metres (194 ft) tall, making it one the tallest temple towers in India. The temple is one of five called Pancha Bhoota Stalams.
A very very famous Kanchipuram temples, Kailasanathar Temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and was built by the Pallavas.
It is one of the oldest Hindu temple in existence here and is declared an archaeological monument by the Archaeological Survey of India.
Adi Sankara is closely associated with this temple and is believed to have established the Kanchi math after this temple
Interestingly, it was built in the 8th century by Pallava king Narasimhavarman II, who also built the Shore Temple at Mahabalipuram.
The main shrine has a 16 sided Shivalinga in black granite stone deified in the sanctum sanctorum. Within the walls of the main shrine there is main pedestal with very elegantly carved images of gods. Nandi as in all Shiva temples is giving guard to the deity.
On each face of the outer walls of the main shrine there are many carvings of deities.
It’s said that a secret tunnel, built by the kings, was used as an escape route & is still visible..
This is an ASI protected monument and a must visit temple if you are in Kanchi.
Another very very important center for worship in Kanchipuram, the temple is dedicated to Ma Parvathi and is worshiped here as Kamakshi Amman. There is three major Kamakshi temples, one in Madurai , the Meenakshi temple, the other one as Akhilandeshwari temple in Thieuvanakaval and this one. The temple was built during Pallavas period.
Ma Kamaskhi Amman is seated in padmasana position in this temple which signifies peace and prosperity. This is the only Shakti temple is Kanchipuram. Spread over an area of around 5 acres, this temple is magnificent and must visit if you are in the city.
Another very old Shiva temple in Kanchipuram built during the times of Pallavas.
It is a small temple but with nice carvings dating back to Pallava period.
Very near to bus stand is often missed, but should be on your list if you are visiting the city.
The main deity here is Sri Muktheeswarar and Goddess Sri Dharmasamvardhani Ambaal.
It is one of the 275 Paadal Petra Sthalams.
Another very famous temple in the city, dedicated to Muruga. This temple is located on main Raja Street and is between the Ekambareswarar temple and Kamakshi Amman temple.
So the temple located to Lord Murga, who is son of Lord Shiva and Ma Parvati is located between the two temples, the Ekambareswarar temple dedicated to Lord Shiva and Kamakshi Amman temple dedicated to Ma Parvathi. .
This temple is one of the major temples of city and an important religious destination.
There are not many temples dedicated to Shri Chitragupta. The patron deity of all Kayasthas in India. The Sri Chitragupta Swamy Temple in Kanchipuram is one of them.
A very small but beautiful temple, maintained by ASI, this temple should be on your list if you are visiting the city. One of the must visit temples for all Kayasthas.
This is one of the few temples in Kanchipuram which was buitl during Cholas period.
Another important temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu. The temple is believed to be built during the period of Pallavas. Located in the area of Vishnu Kanchi, the same place where Shri Varadaraja Perumal Temple is located. It is a small temple but a prominent Vishnu temple of the area.
The city is also popular as an important center for Buddhism and Jainism.
The original set of the Jina Kanchi institution Mutt was in Kanchipuram. There is twin jain temple in kanchipuram which is maintained by Tamil Nadu archaeological department. Trilokyanatha Temple is one such temple built during Pallavas time.
Buddhists institutions from Kanchipuram were instrumental in spreading Theravada Buddhism to the Mon people of Myanmar and Thailand
There is a lot to write about Kanchipuram. This place is one of the most important places for Hindus and is dotted with thousands of temples. The temples we have listed out are one of the most important ones if you are visiting the town.
Never miss an opportunity to visit Kanchipuram if you are visiting Tamilnadu. October to February is an ideal time to visit.
Have a blessed Darshan!
mytempletrips!
Mahalakshmi or Ma Lakshmi is the goddess of good fortune i.e health, wealth and prosperity. She is worshipped for a good health, as well as for the husband's health and long life. Varamahalakshmi festival is an important festival to celebrate Ma Lakshmi. Today let us know more about Varamahalakshmi festival and Varamahalakshmi vrat (Varamahalakshmi vratam).
Varamahalakshmi vrat ( Varalakshmi Vratam ) which falls before Shravanamas full moon day is very important festival for hindu celebrated specifically in south part of India.
This festival is celebrated by married woman. It is said that worshipping Ma Lakshmi today is equivalent to worshipping the Astalakshmi ( 8 forms of Ma Lakshmi)–
This year , 2020, the Varamahalakshmi vrat (Varamahalakshmi vratam) is being celebrated on Friday, July 31,
The Varamahalakshmi vratam is as follows.
Any auspicious festival should be started with worship to Lord Ganesh . Make a small cone shaped Ganesha using turmeric powder (also called as Manjal pillayar).
Sothe pooja starts with the beginning of pooja to Lord Ganesha. Then the main worship of Varalakshmi begins. The raksha ( red and orange thread) is worshiped for a second time and tied to the right hand of the woman.
Finish Ganesha pooja first and then take some flowers and akshat in hand and chant the Avahanam slokha.
Then offer the flowers and akshat to kalasha and invite Ma Lakshmi to your
Chant below:
Lakshmi Ksheera Samudra Raaja Tanaya
Sree Ranga Dhaameshvari
Daasi Bhootha Samasata Deva Vanithaam
Lokaika Deepankuraam
Sreeman Manda Kataaksha Labdha Vibhava
Brahmendra Gangaadharam
Tvaam Trailokya Kudumbineem
Sarasijam Vande Mukunda Priyaam
After above is done, chant Lakshmi Ashtothram(108) by offering flowers to the kalash.
Lord Narayana, that is Lord Vishnu or Lord Hari , the husband of Lakshmi, an embodiment of Shuddha Sattwa, and the preserver of the world. He is also called the Ashta Lakshmi Padhi ( The 8 forms of Ma Lakshmi )
Adi (Protector) Lakshmi,
Dhana (Wealth) Lakshmi,
Dhanya (Food and Grains) Lakshmi,
Vijaya (Victory) Lakshmi,
Vidhya (Knowledge) Lakshmi,
Santana (Offsprings) Lakshmi,
Dhairya (Bravery and Strength) Lakshmi,
Soubhagya (Sumangali- Long life of husband) Lakshmi.
All becomes the embodiment of an ideal woman.
The importance of the Varalakshmi Vrat was narrated by Lord Shiva to Ma Parvathi. The mention of which can be found in Skanda Purana. Those who perform this Vrat and Pooja are blessed with Dhana (food), Dhanya (food), Aayu (Long life), Aarogya (health), Aishwarya (wealth), Santanana (progeny) and Soubhagya (long life of husband).
According to the legend, long time ago a lady named Charumath lived in the Maratha kingdom. She was a very pious lady.
She took good care of her family , respected her in-laws, loving and cared for her husband and children. One day she dreamt about Goddess Lakshmi asking her to perform the pooja. She, with the consent of her family, performed this Vrata. She also told about this to other ladies.
She was blessed by Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi, and with this Vrat, it is said that one can find peace and prosperity in life.
This festival is mostly celebrated in South India and savouries like obattu, kosumbari, puliyogare, huli anna, hesaru bele payasa are made on this festival.
In the evening women visit other houses and exchange sweets and offerings.
Many a times people are not very much aware of the detailed process of doing this pooja and may be interested in knowing if the pooja can be done in a simple way.
For doing a simple pooja, light the lamp and keep some neivedyam and do the pooja by chanting Mahalakshmi Ashtothram.
There is no hard and fast rule of performing this pooja. If you pray to goddess from the bottom of your heart you will be blessed. Invoke Ma Lakshmi by chanting Mahalakshmi Ashtothram.
So on this auspicious day, let us all pray to Goddess Vara Mahalakshmi to bless us with peace,health & wealth.
So friends, Goddess Lakshmi is one of the prime goddesses for us Hindus.
There are many temples dedicated to various forms of Ma Lakshmi in India. She is worshipped in different forms and incarnations all over the country.
Goddess Lakshmi is known as the goddess of wealth, people worship her for the wealth and prosperity.
Let is look at some prominent Ma Lakshmi Temples
Some famous Lakshmi temples in India and seek her blessings.
One of the most important temples of Ma Lakshmi in India. The temple is dedicated to the Ma Lakshmi, and her eight devine forms ( also called as the Ashtalakshmi ) , the goddess of wealth, namely, offspring, success, prosperity, wealth, courage, bravery, food, and knowledge.
The Ashtalakshmi Kovil temple, lies on the shorelines near the Elliot's beach, in Chennai, India. The sanctorums are depicted on a multi-tier complex.
Ashtalakshmi Temple is open:
Sun - Sat 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Address: elliots beach, 6/21 paindi Amman Kovil, Besant Nagar, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600090
The Lakshmi Devi temple is located in Doddagaddavalli. ( Doddagaddavalli is a village in Hassan District of Karnataka ). It is located 16 km from the capital , the Hassan city center and lies on the Hassan - Belur highway.
The Lakshmi Devi temple, was built by the Hoysala Empire King Vishnuvardhana in 1114 C.E. It is a very ancient temple and is of prime important, historically and religiously.
Entry Fee : No entry fee , Timings : 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM
One of the most popular pilgrimage places in Mumbai and attracts pilgrims from across the country year round.
Mahalaxmi Temple is one of the most famous temple in Mumbai. It is located on the northern foot of Malabar Hills at Bhulabhai Desai Road in Breach Candy. The temple is dedicated to three dieties Laxmi, Kali and saraswati.
But the presiding deity here is Goddes Laxmi, the Goddess of Wealth. Everyday a large number of devotees visit this temple with lots of expectations. They believe that the Ma Mahalaxmi will take care of them and fulfills their wishes.
The temple is also famous for being one of the six places of the Shakti, where according to Hindu mythology, one can get achieve fulfilment from desire as well as salvation from it.
Navratri' festival is a special and is celebrated in a big way in the Mahalakshmi temple. During these nine days the temple decorated with lighting and flowers.
A lesser known legend about this temple is that the idol of Ma Lakshmi is a ‘swayambhu‘ – that is one who has not been carved out but has appeared on stone by herself. The only way we can get a glimpse of her is to visit the temple around 9:30pm. During this time the original idols are open for darshan for about 15 to 20 minutes before the temple closes. The temple opens again at 6:00 am, directly with the morning abhisekham , after which the idols are covered and opens again forthe first Aarti. The original idol, being a ‘swayambhu’, is not carved, but an imprint on stone, and is covered with sindoor.
The temple is 1 km from Mahalakshmi railway station in Mumbai. There are two more temples, Tryambakeshwar temple and Mahadev dhakleshwar temple nearby which you can visit as well.
Temple Address:
Bhulabhai Desai Road,
Mumbai-400 026.Contact : 022-2351 4732.
Website: www.mahalakshmi-temple.com
Timing: 06:00 A.M - 10:00 P.M
Please note that photography is strictly prohibited in the temple premises.
One of the very famous temples of Mumbai this temple is very crowded on Friday, Tuesday and Wednesday.
The Laxminarayan Temple, also known as the Birla Mandir is dedicated to Laxminarayan. Based in Delhi, it is one of the most visited temples there.
Laxminarayan refers to Vishnu, the preserver and is also known as Narayan. When he is with his consort Lakshmi, he is referred to as Shri LaxmiNarayan.
Address: Mandir Marg, near Gole Market, Gole Market, New Delhi, Delhi 110001
Dedicated to Lord Vishnu and Ma Lakshmi, this temple complex is inside the Sripuram spiritual park, situated at the foot of a small range of green hills at Thirumalaikodi Vellore in Tamil Nadu, India.
This temple is
Address: Sri Narayani Peedam, Thirumalaikodi, Vellore, Tamil Nadu 632055
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For all the devotees of Ma Durga, please find below Shri Durga Chalisa in hindi - श्री दुर्गा चालीसा . It said that those who worship and recite this chalisa daily are blessed by Ma Durga.
नमो नमो दुर्गे सुख करनी।
नमो नमो दुर्गे दुःख हरनी॥
निरंकार है ज्योति तुम्हारी।
तिहूं लोक फैली उजियारी॥
शशि ललाट मुख महाविशाला।
नेत्र लाल भृकुटि विकराला॥
रूप मातु को अधिक सुहावे।
दरश करत जन अति सुख पावे॥
तुम संसार शक्ति लै कीना।
पालन हेतु अन्न धन दीना॥
अन्नपूर्णा तुम जग पाला।
तुम ही आदि सुन्दरी बाला॥
प्रलयकाल सब नाशन हारी।
तुम गौरी शिवशंकर प्यारी॥
शिव योगी तुम्हरे गुण गावें।
ब्रह्मा विष्णु तुम्हें नित ध्यावें॥
रूप सरस्वती को तुम धारा।
दे सुबुद्धि ऋषि मुनिन उबारा॥
धरा रूप नरसिंह को अम्बा।
परगट भई फाड़कर खम्बा॥
रक्षा करि प्रह्लाद बचायो।
हिरण्याक्ष को स्वर्ग पठायो॥
लक्ष्मी रूप धरो जग माहीं।
श्री नारायण अंग समाहीं॥
क्षीरसिन्धु में करत विलासा।
दयासिन्धु दीजै मन आसा॥
हिंगलाज में तुम्हीं भवानी।
महिमा अमित न जात बखानी॥
मातंगी अरु धूमावति माता।
भुवनेश्वरी बगला सुख दाता॥
श्री भैरव तारा जग तारिणी।
छिन्न भाल भव दुःख निवारिणी॥
केहरि वाहन सोह भवानी।
लांगुर वीर चलत अगवानी॥
कर में खप्पर खड्ग विराजै।
जाको देख काल डर भाजै॥
सोहै अस्त्र और त्रिशूला।
जाते उठत शत्रु हिय शूला॥
नगरकोट में तुम्हीं विराजत।
तिहुंलोक में डंका बाजत॥
शुंभ निशुंभ दानव तुम मारे।
रक्तबीज शंखन संहारे॥
महिषासुर नृप अति अभिमानी।
जेहि अघ भार मही अकुलानी॥
रूप कराल कालिका धारा।
सेन सहित तुम तिहि संहारा॥
परी गाढ़ संतन पर जब जब।
भई सहाय मातु तुम तब तब॥
अमरपुरी अरु बासव लोका।
तब महिमा सब रहें अशोका॥
ज्वाला में है ज्योति तुम्हारी।
तुम्हें सदा पूजें नर-नारी॥
प्रेम भक्ति से जो यश गावें।
दुःख दारिद्र निकट नहिं आवें॥
ध्यावे तुम्हें जो नर मन लाई।
जन्म-मरण ताकौ छुटि जाई॥
जोगी सुर मुनि कहत पुकारी।
योग न हो बिन शक्ति तुम्हारी॥
शंकर आचारज तप कीनो।
काम अरु क्रोध जीति सब लीनो॥
निशिदिन ध्यान धरो शंकर को।
काहु काल नहिं सुमिरो तुमको॥
शक्ति रूप का मरम न पायो।
शक्ति गई तब मन पछितायो॥
शरणागत हुई कीर्ति बखानी।
जय जय जय जगदम्ब भवानी॥
भई प्रसन्न आदि जगदम्बा।
दई शक्ति नहिं कीन विलम्बा॥
मोको मातु कष्ट अति घेरो।
तुम बिन कौन हरै दुःख मेरो॥
आशा तृष्णा निपट सतावें।
रिपू मुरख मौही डरपावे॥
शत्रु नाश कीजै महारानी।
सुमिरौं इकचित तुम्हें भवानी॥
करो कृपा हे मातु दयाला।
ऋद्धि-सिद्धि दै करहु निहाला।
जब लगि जिऊं दया फल पाऊं ।
तुम्हरो यश मैं सदा सुनाऊं ॥
दुर्गा चालीसा जो कोई गावै।
सब सुख भोग परमपद पावै॥
देवीदास शरण निज जानी।
करहु कृपा जगदम्ब भवानी॥
Namo namo Durge sukh karani,
Namo namo Ambe dukh harani.
Nirankar hai jyoti tumhari
Tihun lok pheli ujayari.
Shashi lalat mukh maha vishala,
Netra lal brikuti vikrala.
Roop matu ko adhika suhave,
Daras karat jan ati sukh pave.
Tum sansar shakti laya kina,
Palan hetu anna dhan dina.
Annapurna hui jag pala,
Tumhi adi sundari bala.
Pralaya kal sab nashan hari,
Tum Gauri Shiv Shankar pyari.
Shiv yogi tumhare gun gave,
Brahma Vishnu tumhe nit dhyaven.
Roop Saraswati ko tum dhara,
De subudhi rishi munin ubara
Dhara roop Narsimha ko Amba,
Pragat bhayin phar kar kamba.
Raksha kari Prahalad bachayo,
Hiranakush ko swarg pathayo.
Lakshmii roop dharo jag mahi,
Shree Narayan ang samahi
Sheer Sindhu me karat vilasa,
Daya Sindhu deejay man aasa
Hingalaj mein tumhi Bhavani,
Mahima amit na jaat bakhani
Matangi Dhoomavati Mata,
Bhuvneshwari Bagala Sukhdata
Shree Bairav Tara jog tarani,
Chin-na Bhala bhav dukh nivarani.
Kehari Vahan soh Bhavani,
Langur veer chalat agavani
Kar men khappar khadag viraje,
Jako dekh kal dar bhaje.
Sohe astra aur trishoola,
Jase uthata shatru hiya shoola
Nagarkot mein tumhi virajat,
Tihun lok mein danka bajat
Shumbhu Nishumbhu Danuja tum mare
Rakta-beeja shankhan samhare.
Mahishasur nripa ati abhimani,
Jehi agha bhar mahi akulani
Roop kaaral Kalika dhara,
Sen sahit tum tin tihi samhara
Pari garh santan par jab jab,
Bhayi sahaya Matu tum tab tab
Amarpuri aru basava loka,
Tava mahima sab rahen asoka
Jwala mein hai jyoti tumhari,
Tumhen sada pooje nar nari
Prem bhakti se jo yash gaye,
Dukh-daridra nikat nahin aave
Dhyave tumhen jo nar man laee,
Janam-maran tako chuti jaee.
Jogi sur-muni kahat pukari,
Jog na ho bin shakti tumhari
Shankar Aacharaj tap keenhon,
Kam, krodh jeet sab leenhon
Nisidhin dhyan dharo Shanker ko,
Kahu kal nahin sumiron tum ko
Shakti roop ko maram na payo,
Shakti gayi tab man pachitayo
Sharnagat hui keerti bakhani,
Jai jai jai Jagdamb Bhavani
Bhayi prasanna Aadi Jagdamba,
Dayi shakti nahin keen vilamba
Mokun Matu kashta ati ghero,
Tum bin kaun hare dukh mero
Asha trishna nipat sataven,
Moh madadik sab binsaven
Shatru nash keeje Maharani,
Sumiron ikchit tumhi Bhavani
Karo kripa hey Matu dayala
Riddhi-Siddhi de karahu nihala
Jab lagi jiyoon daya phal paoon,
Tumro yash mein sada sunaoon,
Durga chalisa jo gaye,
Sab sukh bhog parampad pave
Devidas sharan nij jani,
Karahu kripa Jagdamb Bhavani
शरणागत रक्षा करें , भक्त रहे निःशंक , मै आया तेरी शरण में माता लीजे अंक
|| जय दुर्गा मइया ||
Friends, Shri Durga Chalisa , श्री दुर्गा चालीसा is a very powerful way to start your day. Do recite Shri Durga Chalisa daily and seek Ma Durgas blessings.
Jai Mata ki!
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Ma Durga Kavach in Hindi - जय माता की दोस्तों। माँ दुर्गा के भक्तों को माँ दुर्गा के कवच का महत्व बताने की जरूरत नहीं है। यह कवच से माँ दुर्गा की स्तुति करने से मन के सरे डर खत्म हो जाते है। यह कवच आपके और आपके परिवार को सुरक्षा प्रदान करना है। अगर आप Durga Kavach hindi text खोज रहे हैं तो हम नीचे Ma Durga Kavach का हिंदी में पाठ दे रहे हैं जिसे आप डाउनलोड भी कर सकते हैं।
॥अथ श्री देव्याः कवचम्॥
॥जय माता की ॥
ऋषि मार्कंड़य ने पूछा जभी !
दया करके ब्रह्माजी बोले तभी !!
के जो गुप्त मंत्र है संसार में !
हैं सब शक्तियां जिसके अधिकार में !!
हर इक का कर सकता जो उपकार है !
जिसे जपने से बेडा ही पार है !!
पवित्र कवच दुर्गा बलशाली का !
जो हर काम पूरे करे सवाल का !!
सुनो मार्कंड़य मैं समझाता हूँ !
मैं नवदुर्गा के नाम बतलाता हूँ !!
कवच की मैं सुन्दर चोपाई बना !
जो अत्यंत हैं गुप्त देयुं बता !!
नव दुर्गा का कवच यह, पढे जो मन चित लाये !
उस पे किसी प्रकार का, कभी कष्ट न आये !!
कहो जय जय जय महारानी की !
जय दुर्गा अष्ट भवानी की !!
पहली शैलपुत्री कहलावे !
दूसरी ब्रह्मचरिणी मन भावे !!
तीसरी चंद्रघंटा शुभ नाम !
चौथी कुश्मांड़ा सुखधाम !!
पांचवी देवी अस्कंद माता !
छटी कात्यायनी विख्याता !!
सातवी कालरात्रि महामाया !
आठवी महागौरी जग जाया !!
नौवी सिद्धिरात्रि जग जाने !
नव दुर्गा के नाम बखाने !!
महासंकट में बन में रण में !
रुप होई उपजे निज तन में !!
महाविपत्ति में व्योवहार में !
मान चाहे जो राज दरबार में !!
शक्ति कवच को सुने सुनाये !
मन कामना सिद्धी नर पाए !!
चामुंडा है प्रेत पर, वैष्णवी गरुड़ सवार !
बैल चढी महेश्वरी, हाथ लिए हथियार !!
कहो जय जय जय महारानी की !
जय दुर्गा अष्ट भवानी की !!
हंस सवारी वारही की !
मोर चढी दुर्गा कुमारी !!
लक्ष्मी देवी कमल असीना !
ब्रह्मी हंस चढी ले वीणा !!
ईश्वरी सदा बैल सवारी !
भक्तन की करती रखवारी !!
शंख चक्र शक्ति त्रिशुला !
हल मूसल कर कमल के फ़ूला !!
दैत्य नाश करने के कारन !
रुप अनेक किन्हें धारण !!
बार बार मैं सीस नवाऊं !
जगदम्बे के गुण को गाऊँ !!
कष्ट निवारण बलशाली माँ !
दुष्ट संहारण महाकाली माँ !!
कोटी कोटी माता प्रणाम !
पूरण की जो मेरे काम !!
दया करो बलशालिनी, दास के कष्ट मिटाओ !
चमन की रक्षा को सदा, सिंह चढी माँ आओ !!
कहो जय जय जय महारानी की !
जय दुर्गा अष्ट भवानी की !!
अग्नि से अग्नि देवता !
पूरब दिशा में येंदरी !!
दक्षिण में वाराही मेरी !
नैविधी में खडग धारिणी !!
वायु से माँ मृग वाहिनी !
पश्चिम में देवी वारुणी !!
उत्तर में माँ कौमारी जी!
ईशान में शूल धारिणी !!
ब्रहामानी माता अर्श पर !
माँ वैष्णवी इस फर्श पर !!
चामुंडा दसों दिशाओं में, हर कष्ट तुम मेरा हरो !
संसार में माता मेरी, रक्षा करो रक्षा करो !!
सन्मुख मेरे देवी जया !
पाछे हो माता विजैया !!
अजीता खड़ी बाएं मेरे !
अपराजिता दायें मेरे !!
नवज्योतिनी माँ शिवांगी !
माँ उमा देवी सिर की ही !!
मालाधारी ललाट की, और भ्रुकुटी कि यशर्वथिनी !
भ्रुकुटी के मध्य त्रेनेत्रायम् घंटा दोनो नासिका !!
काली कपोलों की कर्ण, मूलों की माता शंकरी !
नासिका में अंश अपना, माँ सुगंधा तुम धरो !!
संसार में माता मेरी, रक्षा करो रक्षा करो !!
ऊपर वाणी के होठों की !
माँ चन्द्रकी अमृत करी !!
जीभा की माता सरस्वती !
दांतों की कुमारी सती !!
इस कठ की माँ चंदिका !
और चित्रघंटा घंटी की !!
कामाक्षी माँ ढ़ोढ़ी की !
माँ मंगला इस बनी की !!
ग्रीवा की भद्रकाली माँ !
रक्षा करे बलशाली माँ !!
दोनो भुजाओं की मेरे, रक्षा करे धनु धारनी !
दो हाथों के सब अंगों की, रक्षा करे जग तारनी !!
शुलेश्वरी, कुलेश्वरी, महादेवी शोक विनाशानी !
जंघा स्तनों और कन्धों की, रक्षा करे जग वासिनी !!
हृदय उदार और नाभि की, कटी भाग के सब अंग की !
गुम्हेश्वरी माँ पूतना, जग जननी श्यामा रंग की !!
घुटनों जन्घाओं की करे, रक्षा वो विंध्यवासिनी !
टकखनों व पावों की करे, रक्षा वो शिव की दासनी !!
रक्त मांस और हड्डियों से, जो बना शरीर !
आतों और पित वात में, भरा अग्न और नीर !!
बल बुद्धि अंहकार और, प्राण ओ पाप समान !
सत रज तम के गुणों में, फँसी है यह जान !!
धार अनेकों रुप ही, रक्षा करियो आन !
तेरी कृपा से ही माँ, चमन का है कल्याण !!
आयु यश और कीर्ति धन, सम्पति परिवार !
ब्रह्मणी और लक्ष्मी, पार्वती जग तार !!
विद्या दे माँ सरस्वती, सब सुखों की मूल !
दुष्टों से रक्षा करो, हाथ लिए त्रिशूल !!
भैरवी मेरी भार्या की, रक्षा करो हमेश !
मान राज दरबार में, देवें सदा नरेश !!
यात्रा में दुःख कोई न, मेरे सिर पर आये !
कवच तुम्हारा हर जगह, मेरी करे सहाए !!
है जग जननी कर दया, इतना दो वरदान !
लिखा तुम्हारा कवच यह, पढे जो निश्चय मान !!
मन वांछित फल पाए वो, मंगल मोड़ बसाए !
कवच तुम्हारा पढ़ते ही, नवनिधि घर मे आये !!
ब्रह्माजी बोले सुनो मार्कंड़य !
यह दुर्गा कवच मैंने तुमको सुनाया !!
रहा आज तक था गुप्त भेद सारा !
जगत की भलाई को मैंने बताया !!
सभी शक्तियां जग की करके एकत्रित !
है मिट्टी की देह को इसे जो पहनाया !!
चमन जिसने श्रद्धा से इसको पढ़ा जो !
सुना तो भी मुह माँगा वरदान पाया !!
जो संसार में अपने मंगल को चाहे !
तो हरदम कवच यही गाता चला जा !!
बियाबान जंगल दिशाओं दशों में !
तू शक्ति की जय जय मनाता चला जा !!
तू जल में तू थल में तू अग्नि पवन में !
कवच पहन कर मुस्कुराता चला जा !!
निडर हो विचर मन जहाँ तेरा चाहे !
चमन पाव आगे बढ़ता चला जा !!
तेरा मान धन धान्य इससे बढेगा !
तू श्रद्धा से दुर्गा कवच को जो गाए !!
यही मंत्र यन्त्र यही तंत्र तेरा !
यही तेरे सिर से हर संकट हटायें !!
यही भूत और प्रेत के भय का नाशक !
यही कवच श्रद्धा व भक्ति बढ़ाये !!
इसे निसदिन श्रद्धा से पढ़ कर !
जो चाहे तो मुह माँगा वरदान पाए !!
इस स्तुति के पाठ से पहले कवच पढे !
कृपा से आधी भवानी की, बल और बुद्धि बढे !!
श्रद्धा से जपता रहे, जगदम्बे का नाम !
सुख भोगे संसार में, अंत मुक्ति सुखधाम !!
कृपा करो मातेश्वरी, बालक चमन नादाँ !
तेरे दर पर आ गिरा, करो मैया कल्याण !!
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॥अथ श्री देव्याः कवचम्॥
ॐ अस्य श्रीचण्डीकवचस्य ब्रह्मा ऋषिः, अनुष्टुप् छन्दः,
चामुण्डा देवता, अङ्गन्यासोक्तमातरो बीजम्, दिग्बन्धदेवतास्तत्त्वम्,
श्रीजगदम्बाप्रीत्यर्थे सप्तशतीपाठाङ्गत्वेन जपे विनियोगः।
ॐ नमश्चण्डिकायै॥
मार्कण्डेय उवाच ॐ यद्गुह्यं परमं लोके सर्वरक्षाकरं नृणाम्। यन्न कस्यचिदाख्यातं तन्मे ब्रूहि पितामह॥१॥
ब्रह्मोवाच अस्ति गुह्यतमं विप्र सर्वभूतोपकारकम्। देव्यास्तु कवचं पुण्यं तच्छृणुष्व महामुने॥२॥
प्रथमं शैलपुत्री च द्वितीयं ब्रह्मचारिणी। तृतीयं चन्द्रघण्टेति कूष्माण्डेति चतुर्थकम् ॥३॥
पञ्चमं स्कन्दमातेति षष्ठं कात्यायनीति च। सप्तमं कालरात्रीति महागौरीति चाष्टमम्॥४॥
नवमं सिद्धिदात्री च नवदुर्गाः प्रकीर्तिताः। उक्तान्येतानि नामानि ब्रह्मणैव महात्मना॥५॥
अग्निना दह्यमानस्तु शत्रुमध्ये गतो रणे। विषमे दुर्गमे चैव भयार्ताः शरणं गताः॥६॥
न तेषां जायते किंचिदशुभं रणसंकटे। नापदं तस्य पश्यामि शोकदुःखभयं न हि॥७॥
यैस्तु भक्त्या स्मृता नूनं तेषां वृद्धिः प्रजायते। ये त्वां स्मरन्ति देवेशि रक्षसे तान्न संशयः॥८॥
प्रेतसंस्था तु चामुण्डा वाराही महिषासना। ऐन्द्री गजसमारुढा वैष्णवी गरुडासना॥९॥
माहेश्वरी वृषारुढा कौमारी शिखिवाहना। लक्ष्मीः पद्मासना देवी पद्महस्ता हरिप्रिया॥१०॥
श्वेतरुपधरा देवी ईश्वरी वृषवाहना। ब्राह्मी हंससमारुढा सर्वाभरणभूषिता॥११॥
इत्येता मातरः सर्वाः सर्वयोगसमन्विताः। नानाभरणशोभाढ्या नानारत्नोपशोभिताः॥१२॥
दृश्यन्ते रथमारुढा देव्यः क्रोधसमाकुलाः। शङ्खं चक्रं गदां शक्तिं हलं च मुसलायुधम्॥१३॥
खेटकं तोमरं चैव परशुं पाशमेव च। कुन्तायुधं त्रिशूलं च शार्ङ्गमायुधमुत्तमम्॥१४॥
दैत्यानां देहनाशाय भक्तानामभयाय च। धारयन्त्यायुधानीत्थं देवानां च हिताय वै॥१५॥
नमस्तेऽस्तु महारौद्रे महाघोरपराक्रमे। महाबले महोत्साहे महाभयविनाशिनि॥१६॥
त्राहि मां देवि दुष्प्रेक्ष्ये शत्रूणां भयवर्धिनि। प्राच्यां रक्षतु मामैन्द्री आग्नेय्यामग्निदेवता॥१७॥
दक्षिणेऽवतु वाराही नैर्ऋत्यां खड्गधारिणी। प्रतीच्यां वारुणी रक्षेद् वायव्यां मृगवाहिनी॥१८॥
उदीच्यां पातु कौमारी ऐशान्यां शूलधारिणी। ऊर्ध्वं ब्रह्माणि मे रक्षेदधस्ताद् वैष्णवी तथा॥१९॥
एवं दश दिशो रक्षेच्चामुण्डा शववाहना। जया मे चाग्रतः पातु विजया पातु पृष्ठतः॥२०॥
अजिता वामपार्श्वे तु दक्षिणे चापराजिता। शिखामुद्योतिनि रक्षेदुमा मूर्ध्नि व्यवस्थिता॥२१॥
मालाधरी ललाटे च भ्रुवौ रक्षेद् यशस्विनी। त्रिनेत्रा च भ्रुवोर्मध्ये यमघण्टा च नासिके॥२२॥
शङ्खिनी चक्षुषोर्मध्ये श्रोत्रयोर्द्वारवासिनी। कपोलौ कालिका रक्षेत्कर्णमूले तु शांकरी॥२३॥
नासिकायां सुगन्धा च उत्तरोष्ठे च चर्चिका। अधरे चामृतकला जिह्वायां च सरस्वती॥२४॥
दन्तान् रक्षतु कौमारी कण्ठदेशे तु चण्डिका। घण्टिकां चित्रघण्टा च महामाया च तालुके ॥२५॥
कामाक्षी चिबुकं रक्षेद् वाचं मे सर्वमङ्गला। ग्रीवायां भद्रकाली च पृष्ठवंशे धनुर्धरी॥२६॥
नीलग्रीवा बहिःकण्ठे नलिकां नलकूबरी। स्कन्धयोः खङ्गिनी रक्षेद् बाहू मे वज्रधारिणी॥२७॥
हस्तयोर्दण्डिनी रक्षेदम्बिका चाङ्गुलीषु च। नखाञ्छूलेश्वरी रक्षेत्कुक्षौ रक्षेत्कुलेश्वरी॥२८॥
स्तनौ रक्षेन्महादेवी मनः शोकविनाशिनी। हृदये ललिता देवी उदरे शूलधारिणी॥२९॥
नाभौ च कामिनी रक्षेद् गुह्यं गुह्येश्वरी तथा। पूतना कामिका मेढ्रं गुदे महिषवाहिनी ॥३०॥
कट्यां भगवती रक्षेज्जानुनी विन्ध्यवासिनी। जङ्घे महाबला रक्षेत्सर्वकामप्रदायिनी ॥३१॥
गुल्फयोर्नारसिंही च पादपृष्ठे तु तैजसी। पादाङ्गुलीषु श्री रक्षेत्पादाधस्तलवासिनी॥३२॥
नखान् दंष्ट्राकराली च केशांश्चैवोर्ध्वकेशिनी। रोमकूपेषु कौबेरी त्वचं वागीश्वरी तथा॥३३॥
रक्तमज्जावसामांसान्यस्थिमेदांसि पार्वती। अन्त्राणि कालरात्रिश्च पित्तं च मुकुटेश्वरी॥३४॥
पद्मावती पद्मकोशे कफे चूडामणिस्तथा। ज्वालामुखी नखज्वालामभेद्या सर्वसंधिषु॥३५॥
शुक्रं ब्रह्माणि मे रक्षेच्छायां छत्रेश्वरी तथा। अहंकारं मनो बुद्धिं रक्षेन्मे धर्मधारिणी॥३६॥
प्राणापानौ तथा व्यानमुदानं च समानकम्। वज्रहस्ता च मे रक्षेत्प्राणं कल्याणशोभना॥३७॥
रसे रुपे च गन्धे च शब्दे स्पर्शे च योगिनी। सत्त्वं रजस्तमश्चैव रक्षेन्नारायणी सदा॥३८॥
आयू रक्षतु वाराही धर्मं रक्षतु वैष्णवी। यशः कीर्तिं च लक्ष्मीं च धनं विद्यां च चक्रिणी॥३९॥
गोत्रमिन्द्राणि मे रक्षेत्पशून्मे रक्ष चण्डिके। पुत्रान् रक्षेन्महालक्ष्मीर्भार्यां रक्षतु भैरवी॥४०॥
पन्थानं सुपथा रक्षेन्मार्गं क्षेमकरी तथा। राजद्वारे महालक्ष्मीर्विजया सर्वतः स्थिता॥४१॥
रक्षाहीनं तु यत्स्थानं वर्जितं कवचेन तु। तत्सर्वं रक्ष मे देवि जयन्ती पापनाशिनी॥४२॥
पदमेकं न गच्छेत्तु यदीच्छेच्छुभमात्मनः। कवचेनावृतो नित्यं यत्र यत्रैव गच्छति॥४३॥
तत्र तत्रार्थलाभश्च विजयः सार्वकामिकः। यं यं चिन्तयते कामं तं तं प्राप्नोति निश्चितम्। परमैश्वर्यमतुलं प्राप्स्यते भूतले पुमान्॥४४॥
निर्भयो जायते मर्त्यः संग्रामेष्वपराजितः। त्रैलोक्ये तु भवेत्पूज्यः कवचेनावृतः पुमान्॥४५॥
इदं तु देव्याः कवचं देवानामपि दुर्लभम् । यः पठेत्प्रयतो नित्यं त्रिसन्ध्यं श्रद्धयान्वितः॥४६॥
दैवी कला भवेत्तस्य त्रैलोक्येष्वपराजितः। जीवेद् वर्षशतं साग्रमपमृत्युविवर्जितः। ४७॥
नश्यन्ति व्याधयः सर्वे लूताविस्फोटकादयः। स्थावरं जङ्गमं चैव कृत्रिमं चापि यद्विषम्॥४८॥
अभिचाराणि सर्वाणि मन्त्रयन्त्राणि भूतले। भूचराः खेचराश्चैव जलजाश्चोपदेशिकाः॥४९॥
सहजा कुलजा माला डाकिनी शाकिनी तथा। अन्तरिक्षचरा घोरा डाकिन्यश्च महाबलाः॥५०॥
ग्रहभूतपिशाचाश्च यक्षगन्धर्वराक्षसाः। ब्रह्मराक्षसवेतालाः कूष्माण्डा भैरवादयः ॥५१॥
नश्यन्ति दर्शनात्तस्य कवचे हृदि संस्थिते। मानोन्नतिर्भवेद् राज्ञस्तेजोवृद्धिकरं परम्॥५२॥
यशसा वर्धते सोऽपि कीर्तिमण्डितभूतले। जपेत्सप्तशतीं चण्डीं कृत्वा तु कवचं पुरा॥५३॥
यावद्भूमण्डलं धत्ते सशैलवनकाननम्। तावत्तिष्ठति मेदिन्यां संततिः पुत्रपौत्रिकी॥५४॥
देहान्ते परमं स्थानं यत्सुरैरपि दुर्लभम्। प्राप्नोति पुरुषो नित्यं महामायाप्रसादतः॥५५॥
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वाराणस्यां तु विश्वेशं त्र्यम्बकं गौतमीतटे।
The Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh is home to the Vishwanath Jyotirlinga shrine, which is perhaps the most sacred of Hindu shrines. It is also one of the Padal Petra Stalam of Vada Naadu mentioned in Thevaaram.
The Kashi Vishwanath Temple is situated in Varanasi, the holiest city for Hindus, where a Hindu is expected to make a pilgrimage at least once in his life, and if possible, also pour the remains of cremated ancestors on the River Ganges. The temple stands on the western bank of the holy river Ganges, and is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas.
In fact, it is a place where Shakti peeta and Jyotirlingam are together. It is the holiest of all Shiva temples. The main deity is known by the name Vishwanath or Vishweshwara meaning Ruler of the universe.
The temple town, is considered the oldest living city in the world, with 3500 years of documented history, is also called Kashi.
It is believed that Banaras is the site at which the first Jyotirlinga manifested its supremacy over other gods, broke through the earth’s crust and flared towards heaven. This temple is said to be the dearest to Lord Shiva, and the people believe that those who die here achieve liberation.
Many believe that Shiva himself resided here and is the giver of liberation and happiness. This temple has been rebuilt several times but always continued to hold its ultimate significance.
The Kashi Vishwanath temple has stood the test of time and politics. It’s tough to date it, but the temple finds a mention in the Hindu “puranas”. The Kashi temple was first razed to the ground by the army of Qutb-ud-din Aibak in 1194 AD when he defeated the Raja of Kannauj.
It was rebuilt again during Iltutmish’s reign but was brought down again. It was rebuilt again by Raja Mann Singh under Akbar’s patronage. But local Hindus boycotted the temple because the Raja had allowed Mughals to marry with his family. Nevertheless, the temple was further restored by Raja Torad Mal.
A few decades later, the temple would be razed again, this time by Aurangzeb, who built the Gyanvapi Mosque in its place. Located within the temple is a small well called the Jnana Vapi (or Gyanvapi). It is said that the priest of the temple jumped in the well with the shivling to protect it from invaders. What can be confirmed though is that at least part of the premises of the original temple were incorporated into the mosque. Some claim that the former temple can still be seen in the foundation, columns and rear parts of the mosque.
The temple, as it stands today, was finally built by Maharani Ahilyabai Holkar a Maratha ruler who constructed the present temple adjacent to the mosque circa 1780.
The story goes that once Lord Brahma and Lord Vishnu got into an argument over the superiority of their powers. Lord Shiva stepped in as a mediator and transformed himself into an endless pillar of light, or the jyotirlinga, and asked them to find the end of this shaft of brilliance.
While Lord Vishnu conceded defeat, Lord Brahma cunningly lied and said he had found the end. Lord Shiva was furious and cursed that Bramha would henceforth have no place in Hindu religious ceremony. Meanwhile, the places where Shiva’s light pierced through the Earth came to be known as the 12 jyotirlingas and Kashi Vishwanath is one of them.
While the shivling is housed in a silver altar within the main temple, there are also smaller shrines located within the complex of the temples devoted to other Gods.
The Kashi Vishwanath temple is one of the holiest places of worship in the Hindu religion and gets anything from a few thousand to a few lakh devotees every day.
Some scriptures claim that several saints and religious leaders such as Swami Dayananda Saraswati, Sathya Sai Baba and Guru Nanak have also visited this temple.
It is believed that a visit to the Kashi Vishwananth temple and bath in the Ganga is the path to moksha or salvation. And if one dies a natural death within the temple, then Lord Shiva himself will speak the mantra of salvation in the ears of that person.
The main Kashi Vishwanath temple among Dwadash Jyotirlingas is in Kashi from Anadikal.
This place is the initial place of Shiva and Parvati, hence Avimukteshwar is considered as the first gender in the form of Adiling.
It is also mentioned in the Mahabharata and the Upanishads. The Vishwanath temple, which was renovated by King Harishchandra in the 11th century BC, was renovated by Emperor Vikramaditya.
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You would have crossed Hosur road many a times and would have noticed a beautiful temple made in white stone and marble and if you go a little bit further you will notice another newly built temple in red stone. Friends we are talking about Sri Parshwanath Sushil Dham and Sri Suswani Mataji Dham, the two famous Jain temples on Hosur Road Bangalore.
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This beautiful Jain Teerath Dham, was built in 1990's and has since been a landmark on Hsour raod. This place is around 15 mins from Electronics city, the famous IT area of Bangalore.
This Jain teerth was built by the Surana family, and the central deity of this temple is Shankeshwar Parshwanath Ji and a Dadavadi of "Sushil Suriji" marasaheb.
The temple is built in beautiful white stone and marble and the architecture is beautiful one which is seen in all the Jain temples across the country.
There is a Bhojan Shala where you get tasty food. As with Jain tradition, the food is served till 7.00 PM only. Also there is a Dharamshala with in the premises.
There is also a small measeum in the premises.
It is a must visit temple if you are in city.
This is the second Jain temple, just 500 meters from the Sri Parswanath Sushil dham. Again a beautiful temple, built in red stone the temple is dedicate to Suswani mata ji and also have idols of Sri Osiyan Mata, Sri Ambe ma.
There is also a beautiful Shiva temple is premises.
Its a newly built temple is worth a visit.
So friends, do take some time out over the weekend and visit these 2 beautiful temples.
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Hinduism places a great importance to the five prime elements of nature ie. earth, water, fire, air and space and it said that our bodies are made of these 5 elements. These elements are present every where and so we have 5 shiva temples each dedicated to one of these five elements. These temples are called as "Pancha Bhoota Stalam". Shri Ekambareswarar Temple Kanchipuram is one of these 5 Pancha Bhoota Stalam's and is associated with the element of earth ie ma Prithvi
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In total we have 5 Pacha Bhoota Sthalams temples ( each one a shiva temple). Each dedicated to one of the Panch Bhootas or the 5 elements. kambareswarar Temple Kanchipuram is one of them, dedicated to earth and hence also called as "Prithvi Lingam". The complete list is as below.
| Element | Temple Name | City | Called as |
| Earth | Ekambareswarar Temple | Kanchipuram | Prithvi Lingam |
| Water | Jambukeshwarar Temple | Thiruvanaikaval | Appu Lingam |
| Fire | Thiruvannamalai | Arunachaleswara Temple | Agni Lingam |
| Air | Kalahasti temple | Shri Kalahasti (near Tirupati ) | Vayu Lingam |
| Space | Thillai Natarajar Temple | Chidambaram | Akasha Lingam |
The presiding deity of Shri Ekambareswarar temple is Lord Shiva.
Lord Shiva is worshiped as Ekambareswarar or Ekambaranathar, and the Shiva Lingam is known as Prithvi lingam here. His consort Parvati is depicted as Gowridevi Amman. Ekambareswarar temple is one of the five temple of pancha bhoota sthalam temples and hence a very important center of Shiva Worship.
Shri Shri Ekambareswarar Temple Kanchipuram is one of the largest temple complexes in India. The temple complex is in more tan 25 acres and there are 4 gopurams ( entraces) on each side with the southern entrance being 55 meters tall ( 11 floors).
The temple has many big halls and the most famous of it is the "thousand pillars" hall which was built during the Vijayanagar empire.
As per local legend it is said that Ma Parvati was once cursed to become dark like Kali and to get rid of this curse she started doing penance under temples mango tree. Shiva tried to test her by distracting her. But he was not successful. Ma Parvati had made a Shiva Lingam from the sand of the nearby Vegavathi river. Finally she was able to win over Lord Shiva who was touched by her devotion.
It is said that this famous temple of Kanchipuram has been there from 600 AD. So it is one of the oldest temples in India.
This temple was further developed during the empire of Vijayanagar during 15th century. The temple is built upon the area of around 25 acres and its southern gopuram also called as Raja gopuram is one of the tallest in India.
| Pooja Details | Pooja Timings |
| Koo Pooja | 06:00 AM |
| Ukshakala Pooja | 06:30 to 07:30 AM |
| Kala Santhi Pooja | 07:30 to 08: 30 AM |
| Uchikala Pooja | 11:30 AM to 12:00 Noon |
| Pradhosa Kaalam | 05:00 PM to 05:30 PM |
| Sayaratchai Pooja | 06:00 PM to 07:00 PM |
| Arthajama Pooja | 08:00 PM |
Kanchipuram is very well connected. It is 69 Kms from Chennai and 280 Kms from Bangalore.
If you are travelling by Chennai, by road is best option. Generally it takes around 2 hrs to reach.
If you are travelling from Bangalore, by road it will take around 6 hours. Roads are very good so many people tend to go by their own car. It is also better because then you can visit lots of other temple easily there.
There are ample parking space.
The route is pretty straight.
Bangalore = > Krishangii => Vellore => Kanchipuram
There are many trains from Bangalore to Kanchipuram.
Otherwise the best way is to come to Chennai by train and take a bus or cab from there.
The temple itself is around 2 kms from Kanchipuram bus stand.
So guys if you are in Kanchipuram, this temple is a must visit. A very important center of worship for all Shiv Bhakts, this temple must be on your list.
Mus visit once in in lifetime.
If you have already visited this temple. Do share your comments / feedback!
Om Namah Shivay!
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