Kesaveswarar
Temple, Kanchipuram
Kesaveswarar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Pillaiyarpalayam, a well-known locality in Kanchipuram City in Kanchipuram District of Tamil Nadu. Presiding Deity is called as Kesaveswarar and Mother is called as Kamakshi Amman. The temple is located close to the Kanchi Kailasanathar Temple.
Legends
As per legend, Lord Vishnu, also called as Kesava had worshipped Lord Shiva at this temple. Hence, Lord Shiva came to be called as Kesaveswarar.
The Temple
This temple is facing towards east. Nandi and Balipeedam can be found facing towards the sanctum. The temple consists of sanctum and ardha mandapam. Shrines of Vinayaga and Murugan can be found at the entrance of the ardha mandapam on either side. Presiding deity is called as Kesaveswarar and is facing east. He is housed in the sanctum in the form of Lingam. Chandikeswarar shrine can be seen in his usual location. As in other temples in Kanchipuram, there is no separate shrine of Parvathi as it is believed that Kamakshi of Kanchipuram is the common Parvathi shrine for all Shiva temples.
Connectivity
For brief details, please
refer below link;
https://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2021/11/kesaveswarar-temple-kanchipuram-connectivity.html
