Kāmākṣī Ammaṉ Temple
The seated Devī of the Śrī Chakra
From the official temple website
Managed by Arulmigu Kamakshi Amman Temple, Kanchipuram
⭐ Why it is famous
The Devī sits in padmāsana over the Śrī Chakra installed by Ādi Śaṅkara; Kanchi is one of the three great Śakti centres with Madurai and Varanasi.
📜 Pilgrimage history
Pallava-era foundation; the Kanchi Kāmakoṭi Pīṭham traces its lineage to Ādi Śaṅkara.
🕰️ Temple timings
- 05:30 – 12:00 and 16:00 – 20:30
🙏 Darśan details
- Free darśan
- Navarātri and Friday abhiṣekams are special
- No photography
🚉 Location & getting there
📍 Kāmākṣī Ammaṉ Temple, Kanchipuram, KanchipuramKanchipuram (CJ) — 2 km
Kanchipuram bus stand — state transport buses stop here.
Chennai (MAA) — 65 km
In the temple town centre.
🪔 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
- Kanchipuram hotels
₹ Indicative trip cost (per head, 2 days)
| Budget | Standard | Comfort |
|---|---|---|
| ₹1,500 | ₹3,200 | ₹8,000 |
🛕 Nearby temples
📌 Other attractions nearby
- Silk sarees
- Vaikunta Perumal temple