Kamakshi Amman Temple
காமாட்சி அம்மன் கோயில்
A goddess temple in central Kanchipuram dedicated to Kamakshi, an incarnation of Parvati, and an important Shakta pilgrimage site.
The temple honors the goddess Kamakshi, an incarnation of Parvati. It is one of the 51 Shakti Peetha sacred sites of the Shakta tradition, on par with the goddess temples of Madurai and Varanasi. Highlights include the golden-roofed main shrine and the temple pool. Rituals take place several times a day, and Friday is the busiest. The temple is surrounded by the famous Kanchipuram silk sari shopping street, where you can shop. Entry is free, and shoes must be removed.
Opening hours
About 05:30–12:30, 16:00–21:00
Nearby sights
- Kumarakottam Temple
- Ulagalantha Perumal Temple
- Kachapeswarar Temple
- Kanchi Kamakoti Peetham
- Chitragupta Temple
- Kanchipuram Silk Weaving Workshops
- Ekambareswarar Temple
- Pandava Thoothar Perumal Temple