Kamakshi Amman Temple, Kanchipuram

Name: Kamakshi Amman Temple
Address: 24 A Sanathi Street, Kanchipuram, 631502, India
Telephone: +91 44 2723 3433

#3 among attractions in Kanchipuram

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The Kamakshi Temple is an ancient Hindu Temple dedicated to Kamakshi, the ultimate Goddess Lalita Maha Tripura sundari. It is located in the historic city of Kanchipuram, near Chennai, India. The Meenakshi Temple in Madurai, the Akilandeswari temple in Thiruvanaikaval near Tiruchirappalli and this Kamakshi temple are the important centers of worship of Goddess, in the state of Tamil Nadu. The Temple was most probably built by the Pallava kings, whose capital was Kanchipuram. ()

Local name: कामाक्षी मन्दिर Coordinates: 12°50'27"N, 79°42'10"E

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24 A Sanathi StreetKanchipuram 631502 India

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+91 44 2723 3433

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Kamakshi Amman Temple – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Ekambareswarar Temple, Kanchi Kailasanathar Temple, Kailasanathar Temple, Kumarakottam Temple.

0.5 miNW
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Ekambareswarar Temple, Kanchipuram
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0.9 miW
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Kanchi Kailasanathar Temple, Kanchipuram
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1.1 miSE
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Kailasanathar Temple, Kanchipuram
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Kumarakottam Temple, Kanchipuram
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~570 ftNE
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Muktesvara Temple, Kanchipuram
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~1620 ftSE
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Chitragupta temple, Kanchipuram
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0.8 miW
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Anekadhangavadeswarar temple, Kanchipuram
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Nilathingal Thundam Perumal temple, Kanchipuram
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1.1 miSE
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Iravatanesvara Temple, Kanchipuram
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Matangesvara Temple, Kanchipuram
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0.4 miSW
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Athi Varadar, Kanchipuram
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Kamakshi Amman Temple?

Nearby attractions include Muktesvara Temple, Kanchipuram (3 min walk), Kumarakottam Temple, Kanchipuram (4 min walk), Karchapeswarar Temple, Kanchipuram (6 min walk), Chitragupta temple, Kanchipuram (8 min walk).

How to get to Kamakshi Amman Temple by public transport?

The nearest stations to Kamakshi Amman Temple:

Bus

Kanchipuram Bus Stand (11 min walk)

Train

Kanchipuram (14 min walk)
Kanchipuram East (16 min walk)