Kamakshi Amman Temple
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Kamakshi Amman Temple

Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu · Kamakshi (Goddess)

⏱ 45 min – 1 hour 🎫 Free; special darshan ₹50 ✓ Senior Friendly Best Visit Time: October (Navaratri); October – February

About Kamakshi Amman Temple

Kamakshi Amman Temple is one of the three great Shakti Peethas of South India. Goddess Kamakshi is worshipped in a unique seated (padmasana) posture. Consecrated by Adi Shankaracharya who installed a Sri Chakra here.

Darshan Information

🙏 Main Deity

Kamakshi (Goddess)

🙏 Secondary Deity

Ekambareswarar

🏛️ Spiritual Category

Devi

🕐 Darshan Timings

5:30 AM – 12:00 PM, 4:00 PM – 8:30 PM

⏱ Typical Duration

45 min – 1 hour

🪔 Special Puja

Navaratri; Panguni Uthiram

🔔 Important Rituals

Devi darshan, Navaratri festival

👔 Dress Code

Traditional Indian attire

📅 Best Visit Time

October (Navaratri); October – February

🎫 Entry Fee

Free; special darshan ₹50

Getting There

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Nearest Railway Station

Kanchipuram Station (1 km)

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Nearest Airport

Chennai Airport (72 km)

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Distance from City

Within Kanchipuram

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Parking

Yes

Food & Stay

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Ideal Base City

Kanchipuram

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Food Options

Many vegetarian restaurants in Kanchipuram

Visitor Tips

The Sri Chakra and the unique seated pose of the goddess are highlights. Friday evening very auspicious.

🎉 Festivals & Events

Navaratri (9 nights) is celebrated magnificently.

👴 Senior Citizen Notes

Compact and manageable. Very suitable for senior devotees.

⚠️ Important Notes

One of the 51 Shakti Peethas. Dress modestly.

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Quick Info

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Darshan Timings

5:30 AM – 12:00 PM, 4:00 PM – 8:30 PM

Typical Duration

45 min – 1 hour

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Entry Fee

Free; special darshan ₹50

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State

Tamil Nadu

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Location

Kanchipuram

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Ideal Base City

Kanchipuram

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Senior Friendly

Yes

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