Sunday, November 17, 2019

Markandeswarar Temple, Kanchipuram

Markandeswarar Temple, Kanchipuram
Markandeswarar Temple is a Hindu Shrine dedicated to Lord Shiva located inside Kanchipuram Ekambaranathar Temple in Kanchipuram City in Kanchipuram District of Tamil Nadu. Presiding Deity is called as Markandeswarar. This is one of the 108 Shiva temples mentioned in Kanchi Puranam. The Temple is also called as Markandesam.
Legends
It is believed that Sage Markandeya worshipped this Shiva Linga.
The Temple
This Shrine is situated in the inner prakaram surrounding the sanctum of Kanchipuram Ekambaranathar Temple. It is located close to  Mattalamadhavasham.
Connectivity
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