One of the 18 Maha Shakti Peethas where the navel of Sati fell. Unique as the sole Shakti shrine for all Shiva temples in Kanchipuram. Sri Chakra installed here by Adi Shankaracharya.
Ancient Shakti Peetha. Adi Shankaracharya is said to have installed the Sri Chakra here, converting the fierce goddess into a benign form (from Ugra to Shanta). One of the most important temples in the Shankaracharya tradition.
Grand South Indian temple with a gold-plated vimana. The sanctum houses Kamakshi seated in Padmasana (lotus position). The temple complex includes the Gayatri Mandapam and Adi Shankaracharya's shrine.
Maha Shakti Peetha
Sri Chakra by Adi Shankaracharya
Sole Shakti shrine for Kanchipuram
Goddess in Padmasana
Important Shankaracharya tradition site
Navaratri (grand celebration)
Brahmotsavam
Aadi Perukku
Open 5:30 AM–12 PM, 4 PM–8:30 PM. Located in the temple city of Kanchipuram, 72 km from Chennai. Part of the Pancha Sabhai pilgrimage.
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