Kanchi kamakshi: The Kanchi Kamakshi Temple

The Kanchi Kamakshi Temple, the holy home of Goddess Kamakshi (one of the forms of Parvati, the divine mother), is rich in ancient mythology, deep spiritual meaning, and some fascinating “secrets” that attract millions of pilgrims. Kanchi Kamakshi Temple also popular as Kamakoti Nayaki Kovil is prominant Hindu shrine located in the city Kanchipuram, near Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The temple is dedicated to Goddess Kamakshi Devi. She is one of the highest aspects of Adi Parashakti, the supreme goddess in Shaktism. About Kanchi Kamakshi Temple A historic and spiritual centre in South India, Kanchipuram is the seat of Goddess Kamakshi . It is one of the seven Mokshapuris (Ayodhya Mathura Maya Kashi Kanchi Avantika Puri Dwarakavati caiva saptaide moksha dayika) and fifty one Shakti Peethas.The Goddess Kamakshi is in a sitting posture resembling a Lotus, and hence called the Padmasana. The Goddess holds a Sugarcane bow in her left arm and Lotus and Parrot in her right, in addition to Pasha-Ankusha. A ... Kamakshi Amman Temple - Kamakshi Amman temple is dedicated to Kamakshi a form of Goddess Parvati built by the Pallavas during the 6th century