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KANCHI Sri KAMAKSHI.
The deity of the Kamakshi Amman Temple is Goddess Kamakshi. The principal deity of Goddess Kamakshi is seen in the Padmasana posture, signifying peace and prosperity. The deity of Goddess Kamakshi is placed inside the Gayatri Mandapam. There are three forms of Goddess Kamakshi in the temple i.e. Sri Kamakshi, Sri Chakram and Sri Bilahasam.
Adi Sankaracharya and ‘Shri Chakra’
Goddess Shakthi was earlier recognized as the angry Goddess and regular human and animal sacrifices were offered to her. Adi Shankaracharya, attempting to pacify the Goddess, composed Soundarya Lahiri and then established the Shri Chakra (also known as Kamakotti Peeta) right in front of the main deity of Goddess Kamakshi. After the establishment of the Shri Chakra, Adi Shankaracharya attained Sarvagnya Peetam and ensured the presence of the benign form of Goddess Kamakshi.
Archeological facts
As per archaeological evidence, Kanchipuram has been a hub of Paleolithic, Mesolithic and Neolithic settlements. Numerous temples have been excavated from the area and Kanchipuram is also popularly known as the City of Thousand Temples. The Vaishnavite Tiruvekka or the Yathokthakari Temple was the first temple mentioned in literary references. The temples of Kanchipuram are widely believed to uphold the glorious history of this region.
History
The Kamakshi Amman Temple was built by the Pallava Kings to glorify the Hindu religion. After being built in the 7th century A.D., the temple was again renovated during the 14th by the Cholas.
The Old Kamakshi Devi Temple
Located adjacent to Kumarakottam, the Old Kamakshi Devi Temple is presently known as Adi Peeta Parameswari or the Adi Peeteswari. Adi Shankaracharya established the Shri Chakra at this very temple and even the 12th Century Saiva saint, Sundaramurthi Nayanar, has mentioned the existence of Kamakottam in one of his books.
The modern Kamakshi Devi Temple
As per references of Siruthondar Puranam by Sekkilar Peruman, the present Kamakshi Devi Temple was then known as the Bhoga Peetam. The Shri Chakra in the present temple was established by Nrusimhadvari of the famous Dathamanji family.
Scriptural references
As per references from scriptures, Goddess Kamakshi is essentially a reincarnation of Goddess Parvati. Once, Goddess Kamakshi built a Shivalingam out of sand and meditated. After some duration, Paramatma Shiva appeared and Parvati proposed marriage to him, to which Paramatma Shiva agreed. The Sri Kamakshi Amman Temple is the only Goddess Parvati or Goddess Shakthi temple in the city of Kanchipuram.
All the Devathas sought the help ofParamatma Shiva for protecting them from the rampage of Bandasura demon. Paramatma Shiva advised the Devatas to pray to Bala Tripurasundari Devi.
The Devathas followed Paramatma Shiva’s advice and came to Kanchipuram disguised as parrots. They prayed to Bala Tripurasundari Devi for help. The Goddess heeded their call and burst out of a Bila. She killed Bandasura and brought him from Kailasam to Kanchipuram.
As per the Goddess’s wish Bandasura was buried there and the Gayatri Mandapam was built. The Goddess said that she would be blessing all the devotees with her eyesight, hence the name Kamakshi
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KANCHI Sri KAMAKSHI.
The deity of the Kamakshi Amman Temple is Goddess Kamakshi. The principal deity of Goddess Kamakshi is seen in the Padmasana posture, signifying peace and prosperity. The deity of Goddess Kamakshi is placed inside the Gayatri Mandapam. There are three forms of Goddess Kamakshi in the temple i.e. Sri Kamakshi, Sri Chakram and Sri Bilahasam.
Adi Sankaracharya and ‘Shri Chakra’
Goddess Shakthi was earlier recognized as the angry Goddess and regular human and animal sacrifices were offered to her. Adi Shankaracharya, attempting to pacify the Goddess, composed Soundarya Lahiri and then established the Shri Chakra (also known as Kamakotti Peeta) right in front of the main deity of Goddess Kamakshi. After the establishment of the Shri Chakra, Adi Shankaracharya attained Sarvagnya Peetam and ensured the presence of the benign form of Goddess Kamakshi.
Archeological facts
As per archaeological evidence, Kanchipuram has been a hub of Paleolithic, Mesolithic and Neolithic settlements. Numerous temples have been excavated from the area and Kanchipuram is also popularly known as the City of Thousand Temples. The Vaishnavite Tiruvekka or the Yathokthakari Temple was the first temple mentioned in literary references. The temples of Kanchipuram are widely believed to uphold the glorious history of this region.
History
The Kamakshi Amman Temple was built by the Pallava Kings to glorify the Hindu religion. After being built in the 7th century A.D., the temple was again renovated during the 14th by the Cholas.
The Old Kamakshi Devi Temple
Located adjacent to Kumarakottam, the Old Kamakshi Devi Temple is presently known as Adi Peeta Parameswari or the Adi Peeteswari. Adi Shankaracharya established the Shri Chakra at this very temple and even the 12th Century Saiva saint, Sundaramurthi Nayanar, has mentioned the existence of Kamakottam in one of his books.
The modern Kamakshi Devi Temple
As per references of Siruthondar Puranam by Sekkilar Peruman, the present Kamakshi Devi Temple was then known as the Bhoga Peetam. The Shri Chakra in the present temple was established by Nrusimhadvari of the famous Dathamanji family.
Scriptural references
As per references from scriptures, Goddess Kamakshi is essentially a reincarnation of Goddess Parvati. Once, Goddess Kamakshi built a Shivalingam out of sand and meditated. After some duration, Paramatma Shiva appeared and Parvati proposed marriage to him, to which Paramatma Shiva agreed. The Sri Kamakshi Amman Temple is the only Goddess Parvati or Goddess Shakthi temple in the city of Kanchipuram.
All the Devathas sought the help ofParamatma Shiva for protecting them from the rampage of Bandasura demon. Paramatma Shiva advised the Devatas to pray to Bala Tripurasundari Devi.
The Devathas followed Paramatma Shiva’s advice and came to Kanchipuram disguised as parrots. They prayed to Bala Tripurasundari Devi for help. The Goddess heeded their call and burst out of a Bila. She killed Bandasura and brought him from Kailasam to Kanchipuram.
As per the Goddess’s wish Bandasura was buried there and the Gayatri Mandapam was built. The Goddess said that she would be blessing all the devotees with her eyesight, hence the name Kamakshi
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This post is for sharing knowledge only no intention to violate any copyrights.
