Manikandeeswarar
Temple, Kanchipuram
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History
The Temple is believed to be built by Pallavas in 8th Century CE and completely reconstructed in granite during Chola period.
The Temple
This temple is facing towards west with an entrance arch from the southern side. The entrance arch has stucco image of Rishabaroodar flanked by Nandis on the corner. There is a shrine for Vinayaga at the right side of the entrance arch. The entrance arch is facing towards south side. Nandi and Balipeedam can be found facing the sanctum. The Sanctum Sanctorum consists of Sanctum, Antrala, Ardha Mandapam and Maha Mandapam.
Idols of Chandran and Suryan can be found in the Ardha Mandapam. Presiding Deity is called as Manikandeeswarar / Visha Kandeeswarar and is facing west. He is housed in the sanctum in the form of Lingam. Vinayagar, Dakshinamoorthy, Brahma, Vishnu and Durga are the Koshta Idols located around the sanctum walls. The Vimana over the sanctum follows Vesara style architecture and is of two tiers.
As in other temples in Kanchipuram, there is no separate shrine of Parvathi as it is believed that Kamakshi of Kanchipuram Kamakshi Temple is the common Parvathi shrine for all Shiva temples. There are shrines for Lord Murugan with his consorts Valli & Deivanai, Vinayaga, Sundarambal, Panamanneeswarar, Markandeswarar, Kanikandeeswarar, Nagas, Bhairavar and Padavettamman in the temple premises.
Temple Opening Time
The temple remains open from 07.00
am to 11.00 am and 05.00 pm to 08.00 pm.
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