Where (Location): In Small Kanchipuram known as Vishnu Kanchi or Chinna Kanchipuram in Tamil.
What is special about this place :
- One of 108 Divya desam
- 1000 years old temple of Lord Varadarajar
- Unique lizard worship is done here. Houses a shrine for two lizards carved in the ceiling.
- 100 Pillar Mandapam with exquisite carvings and sculpting
Camera :
Allowed outside the main shrine. Buy the ticket at the office.
What did I like of this place :
- 100 pillar mandapam and its sculpting, Huge Tank and sprawling praharams
- Prasadam - Curd Rice and Kanchipuram Idly (Dont miss these)
Rating : Excellent..!
Note on the Rating :
The rating is in my opinion and may vary from person to person. The factors that I consider for my rating includes being ancient, architecture/Sculpture, Serenity of the place, Spiritual significance (reference in scriptures…etc), Enormity /Size/Magnitude.
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Good post , I have visited this temple twice. I could not get inside the 100 pillared mandapam as it was closed in the afternoon.
ReplyDeletePhotos speak a lot. Loved this.
Thanks for Looking Chitra. The 100 pillared mandapam is cool. But is not maintained well. The dust gathered on the sculptures of the pillars is paining.. I visited it a couple of occasions, every time it is the same..
ReplyDeleteI have a short video of it.Will try and post it.
Only if they maintain it well :( . Such a treasure. I could also see dust on all the pillars.
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