Ekambareshwara Temple | Timings, Festivals & Significance

Ekambareshwara Temple Kanchipuram is one of the Pancha Bhuta stalas in Tamil Nadu. It is an element of the earth dedicated to the planet. Ekambareshwara temple timings are from 6 AM to 8:30 PM. Here, Lord Shiva is worshipped under the mango tree.

Ekambareshwara Temple Kanchipuram

Lord Shiva here is Ekambareswara or Ekambaranathar, represented by the Prithvi lingam. Moreover, Goddess Parvati was portrayed as Goddess Gauri.

The other four temples in this classification are Thiruvanaikaval Jambukeshwara (water), Chidambaram Natarajar (ether), Thiruvannamalai Arunachaleswara (fire), and Kalahasti Nathar (air).

Furthermore, four famous Shaiva saints sang the glories of this temple. Srikalahasti Temple is renowned for its Rahu Ketu dosha Remedy.

History of Ekambareshwara temple

The history of the Ekambareshwara Temple states that the Pallava kings built part of the temple. However, others made the rest in the 17th century. This temple is one of the oldest in India. Also, 2nd century AD, Tamil poetry speaks of Kama Kottam and Kumara Kottam.

The Pallavas originally built the temple. Vedanti Kachchiappar served as a priest in the temple. Then, the Chola kings rebuilt the whole structure. Also, the 10th-century saint Adi Shankara expanded the temple and rebuilt Kanchipuram.

The Vijayanagara kings also made many donations to the temple. Vallal Pachiyappa Mudaliar regularly travelled from Chennai to Kanchipuram to worship at this temple.

He also spent a lot of amount on the restoration of the temple. There is a picture of Pachiyappa Mudaliar sitting on a horse on the temple pillar.

According to devotees, there is a myth surrounding the temple. Some say that once, Lord Shiva naughtily covered his eyes with her fingers while meditating on Parvati.

It became utterly dark on earth for many years. As a result, Goddess Parvati went to land and created the earth lingam, worshipped under the mango tree in Kanchipuram, and gave birth to the temple.

What is the significance of Ekambareshwara Temple?

The Ekambareshwara Temple is one of the 32 Thevara sites built in the Thondai area. It is the most prominent Lord Shiva temple in Kanchipuram.

The Somaskanda panel comprising Shiva, Parvati and Skanda adorn the back of the main shrine. In 1509, King Krishnadevaraja of the Vijayanagara kingdom built a 60-meter-high tower.

The temple precinct has a hall of 540 pillars, beautifully designed and carved. The Vijayanagara emperor built a temple of posts. The 3500-year-old mango tree adores the sanctum sanctorum, with four branches dedicated to the four Vedas.

Significance of Ekambareshwarar temple mango tree

In addition, the deity’s name had derived from the mango tree from the words eka-Amra-natha, which means lord of the mango tree. On the way to the tree, there is also a Shiva lingam made of about 1008 small lingas.

Ekambareshwara Temple Timings

The Ekambareshwara temple timings are from 6 AM to 8:30 PM. Daily poojas are conducted six times. Moreover, the special poojas in Lord Siva’s Temple are performed regularly.

Pooja Details	Ekambareshwara temple timings
Koo Pooja	6.00 AM.
Ukshakala Pooja	6.30 am to 7.30 am
Kala Santhi Pooja	7.30 am. to 8.30 am
Uchikala Pooja	11.30 am. to 12.00 Noon
Pradhosa Kaalam	5.00 p.m. to 5.30 p.m
Sayaratchai Pooja	6.00 pm to 7.00 pm
Arthajama Pooja	8.30 pm.

Festivals Celebration at Ekambareshwara temple

• Some of the festivals celebrated at the Ekambareshwara Temple are:
• Ani Thirumanjanam is an important festival in July.
• Also, August was dedicated to Adi’s work and its origin.
• Chitra Purnima and Vaishakh represent the annual calendar of temples during May and June.
• Panguni is a 13-day festival. During this period, the marriage of the presiding deity takes place.

Panguni Uthiram Biggest Festival Details at Ekambareshwara temple

• 1st Day: Kodiyettram/ Vinayakar Urchavam,Simmam, Kili Vaakanam.
• 2nd Day: Suryapprapai/ Chandrapprapai,Annavaakanam.
• 3rd Day: Boothavaakanam/ Boothavaakanam(Chinna Kanchipuram Eluntharulaal(Easal)).
• 4th Day: Nagavaakanam/ Velli Edaba Vaakanam.
• 5th Day: Velli Athikara Nandhi Sevai/ KailaasaBeda Eravaneswaran vaakanam.
• 6th Day: Arupathu Moovar/ Vellither.
• 7th Day: Erathortchavam/ Puthiyamarather 63 feet Sirppa Vellaipadukaludan Amainthathu.
• 8th Day: Arumugasway Edupputher/ Pichaadanar Kuthirai Vaakanam.
• 9th Day: Aalmeel Pallakku/ Velli Maavadi Sevai.
• 10th Day: Sabanaathar Dharisanam Ambikai Okappiranthan Kulathirku Eluntharulal / Panguni Uthiram Thirukkalyanam.
• 11th Day: Kandhapodi Vasantham/ Velliyillana Punniyakodi Vimanam.
• 12th Day: Purusaa Miruga Vaganam/ Panja Moorthi.
• 13th Day: Theeirthavaari(Sarva Theerthathil)/ Yanai Vaakanam Kodiyirakkam.
• 14th Day: 108 Kalasa Abishekam,108 Sangu Abishekam/ Thirumurai Vizha.

Temples around Ekambareshwara Temple

Some of the temples located near the Ekambareshwara Temple are:

Kailasanatha Temple

This temple was dedicated to Lord Shiva, the supreme Hindu God. There are temples of his in every part of the country. However, most of these temples do not exist in Tamil Nadu.

Kamakshi Amman Temple

This temple is dedicated to the Goddess Kamakshi Amman. This colossal temple had spread over an area of ​​5 acres. The temple also has a gallery containing biographies of Adi Shankaracharya.

Kanchi Kudil symbolizes the life of the city’s people, intending to attract tourists and make them feel the essence of their life lived here.

Kudil means house. Moreover, the house is over 90 years old, and its structure is similar to the old style.

Devarajaswamy Temple

This temple is another place famous for its magnificent sculptures. The Vijayanagara kings built this temple for Lord Vishnu.

Famous places around Ekambareshwara Temple

• Kamakshi Amman Temple
• Kailasanathar Temple
• Devarajaswami Temple
• Varadaraja Temple
• Chitragupta Temple
• Jama Masjid
• MahabalipuramTemples
• Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary
• Ulahalanda Perumal
• Shri Radha Raman Temple

Hotels nearby Ekambareshwara Temple

These are hotels near

• RB Grand Residency
• Chakravarthy Holidays
• Hotel SSK Grand
• The Kanchiresidency
• SSK Residency
• Royal stay kanchipuram
• Sree Sakthi Residency
• Nitheesh Residency
• Sri Rams Residency
• Pine Tree Hotel

Ekambareshwara Temple Address

• Ambigapadeeswar temple, Kilambi, Tamil Nadu 631502
• Phone:  044 2722 2084
• Ekambareshwara Temple: Official Website

How to reach Ekambareshwara Temple

By Air:

The nearest airport to Chennai is located at a distance of 75 km from Kanchipuram. Public and private transportation facilities are available.

By Rail:

Some trains run through the town of Kanchipuram, connected to the southern part of the railway.

By Road:

The city is a few kilometres away from the Quadrilateral National Highway.

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