About Shri Kanchi Kamakoti Peetham
One of the most important Hindu Monastic Institution, Kanchi Mutt was originally founded by Adi Guru Shankaracharya from Kaladi. It was then named as “Dakshina Moolamnaya Sarvagnya Sri Kanchi Kamakoti Peetham”. The mutt gained its fame and importance in 18th century. Adi Guru Shankaracharya was the first head of this Peetham. Till now nearly 68 acharyas had presided the Mutt.
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Places to Visit near Shri Kanchi Kamakoti Peetham
Kumarakottam Sri Subramaniya Swami Temple, Tamil Nadu
0.2 km from Shri Kanchi Kamakoti Peetham - See map
This temple is dedicated to Lord Muruga (Lord Skanda). Lord Muruga is son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. This temple is located between...
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Kanchi Kamatchi Amman Temple, Tamil Nadu
0.7 km from Shri Kanchi Kamakoti Peetham - See map
Being built in 4th century by Cholas, Temple is dedicated to Goddess Parvati, the consort of Lord Shiva. Here the Goddess is termed as “Kamatchi...
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Ekambeswarar Temple, Tamil Nadu
0.8 km from Shri Kanchi Kamakoti Peetham - See map
The temple is located on the northern part of Kanchipuram. Amidst of 23 acres of land, with tallest tower of 59 m high, the temple is termed as...
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Kailasanathar Temple, Tamil Nadu
1.6 km from Shri Kanchi Kamakoti Peetham - See map
The history of Kailasanathar Temple dates back to 5th century. RajaSimha Pallava started the construction and was completed by his son Mahendra...
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Thiruparuthikundram Jain Temple, Tamil Nadu
1.7 km from Shri Kanchi Kamakoti Peetham - See map
Located in the suburbs of Kanchipuram, this Jain Temple is a standing example for the existence of Jainism in Kanchipuram in ancient period. Built...
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Varadaraja Perumal Temple, Tamil Nadu
4.6 km from Shri Kanchi Kamakoti Peetham - See map
One of the 108 holy abode of Lord Vishnu, Varadaraja Perumal Temple is an important pilgrim center for Vaishnavites. It is believed that all 12...
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Kanchi Kudil, Tamil Nadu
5.1 km from Shri Kanchi Kamakoti Peetham - See map
Being located on the Sangeetha Vidwan Nainar Pillai street, Kanchi Kudil is an heritage museum which takes the tourists to the ancient social,...
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Uthiramerur, Tamil Nadu
29 km from Shri Kanchi Kamakoti Peetham - See map
This panchayat town of Kanchipuram District was founded in the reign of Nandivarma in 7th century. The town is renowned for the stone edicts which...
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Sriperumbudur, Tamil Nadu
36.8 km from Shri Kanchi Kamakoti Peetham - See map
Sriperumbudur a town in Kancheepuram District is the birthplace of Saint Ramanuja has a Vigraha i.e. idol made of the five metals installed in a...
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Kolavai Lake, Tamil Nadu
41.3 km from Shri Kanchi Kamakoti Peetham - See map
This perennial lake is located 38 km away from Kanchipuram nearby Chengalpattu. This lake contains water even in summer. This is the second...
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Thiruthani, Tamil Nadu
41.5 km from Shri Kanchi Kamakoti Peetham - See map
Thiruthani is a village in the Tiruvallur District which is the adobe of Lord Murugan, famous as the Sri Subrahmanyaswamy Temple. This is one of...
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Dash n Splash, Tamil Nadu
44.1 km from Shri Kanchi Kamakoti Peetham - See map
Dash N Splash which was the first water theme park in Chennai and South India is a water theme park located in Chennai. Located in...
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