Ekāmbareśvarar Temple, Kanchipuram
A 3,500-year-old mango tree over a sand liṅga
⭐ Why it is famous
The liṅga of earth that is never bathed in water, and the ancient mango tree whose four branches are said to yield four different fruits.
📜 Pilgrimage history
Pallava origins, rebuilt by the Cholas and extended by Krishnadevaraya, who raised the 59 m Rājagopuram in 1509.
🕰️ Temple timings
- 06:00 – 12:30 and 16:00 – 20:30
🙏 Darśan details
- Free darśan
- Small fee for the thousand-pillar hall
- Combine with Kāmākṣī and Varadarāja
🚉 Location & getting there
📍 Ekāmbareśvarar Temple, Kanchipuram, Kanchipuram, KanchipuramKanchipuram (CJ) — 3 km
Kanchipuram bus stand — state transport buses stop here.
Chennai (MAA) — 65 km
75 km from Chennai; buses every 20 minutes.
🪔 Poojas, sevās & tickets
This temple does not publish a rate list. Darśan is free; ārcanā, abhiṣeka and other sevās are booked at the counter inside the temple on the day.
🧭 Around the temple
Places to see besides the temple — tap any one to open it in Google Maps.
🛏️ Where to stay
- Hotels in Kanchipuram
- Day trip from Chennai or Mahabalipuram
₹ Indicative trip cost (per head, 2 days)
| Budget | Standard | Comfort |
|---|---|---|
| ₹1,500 | ₹3,200 | ₹8,000 |
🛕 Nearby temples
📌 Other attractions nearby
- Kanchipuram silk weaving units
- Mahabalipuram shore temples (60 km)