Kumarakottam Temple, Kanchipuram

Name: Kumarakottam Temple
Address: Kanchipuram, India

#6 among attractions in Kanchipuram

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The Kumara kottam Temple is a Hindu temple in Kānchipuram, Tamil Nādu, India. It is dedicated to Lord Murugan, the Hindu war god and the son of the gods Shiva and his mother Pārvathi. The temple is also known as the Subramaniya Swāmi temple. The ancient temple was rebuilt in its present form in 1915 CE. The temple is one of the 21 major temples in Kānchipuram and is an important pilgrimage centre. Saint Aruna giri nādhar has sung hymns in praise of the Murugan icon of this temple. ()

Completed: 1915 (109 years ago)Coordinates: 12°50'30"N, 79°42'5"E

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Kumarakottam Temple – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Ekambareswarar Temple, Kamakshi Amman Temple, Kanchi Kailasanathar Temple, Kailasanathar Temple.

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Ekambareswarar Temple, Kanchipuram
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~630 ftSE
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Kanchi Kailasanathar Temple, Kanchipuram
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Kailasanathar Temple, Kanchipuram
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Muktesvara Temple, Kanchipuram
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Chitragupta temple, Kanchipuram
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Anekadhangavadeswarar temple, Kanchipuram
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Nilathingal Thundam Perumal temple, Kanchipuram
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1.2 miSE
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Iravatanesvara Temple, Kanchipuram
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Matangesvara Temple, Kanchipuram
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Kumarakottam Temple?

Nearby attractions include Kamakshi Amman Temple, Kanchipuram (4 min walk), Muktesvara Temple, Kanchipuram (5 min walk), Karchapeswarar Temple, Kanchipuram (7 min walk), Pandava Thoothar Perumal Temple, Kanchipuram (8 min walk).

How to get to Kumarakottam Temple by public transport?

The nearest stations to Kumarakottam Temple:

Train

Kanchipuram (14 min walk)
Kanchipuram East (19 min walk)

Bus

Kanchipuram Bus Stand (14 min walk)