Ekambareswarar Temple | Temple For Vrischika/Viruchigam Rasi People - Kanchipuram Ekambareswarar

About

One of the Pancha Bootha Sthalam of Lord Shiva is the Ekambareswarar temple in Kanchipuram, the temple town of Tamilnadu. This temple is for the element of Earth. (Thiruvannamalai for Fire, Thiruvanaikal for Water, Kalahasti for Air and Chidambaram for Space are the rest). A very huge temple complex welcomes the devotees with a  very huge Nandi.

History

The history of  the temple dates back to 600 A.D. Goddess Parvathi as no separate shrine here as in other Shiva temples. But there is the Mavadi. This is a Mango tree where the Goddess prayed and did a penance to marry Lord Shiva. It is said to test her devotion Lord Shiva set the tree on fire, and She sought help of her brother Lord Vishnu. Lord Vishnu took off the moon from  Lord Shiva which cooled the Goddess and the tree. Goddess here made a Linga from the sand and united with him here.

When the river Vegavathi flowed fast threatening to immerse the Shiva Linga, Goddess Parvathi hugged the Linga and Lord Shiva was pacified and stopped testing her. Hence the Linga is named, Thazhuva Kuzhanthai Nathar, which means Lord who melted with the embrace.

Specialities Of The Temple

Special pujas are conducted under the tree, to get married, to be blessed with progeny, job related issues and other obstacles in life. This mango tree is more than 3000 years old, and yields 4 different types of mangoes. The 4 varieties symbolize the 4 vedas.

Architecture

Ranging about 40 acres, this vast temple stands a sign of the Pallava, and Chozha architecture. Krishnadevaraya built the 172 feet high gopuram of this temple. 

Festivals

Wedding of Lord Shiva and Parvati is one of the important festivals in the temple. This takes place during Panguni, the Tamil month that ranges between mid March to mid April. This is one of the temples that attract a huge amount of tourists.

Why This Place Is Recommended For Vrischika/Viruchigam/Scorpio Sign Natives?

One has to connect the dots why this place is recommended for the Scorpio or Vrichiga natives. These natives are under the influence of the planet Mars, which is closely connected to land related factors as per astrology. Again, Ekambareswarar temple is a temple for the element of Earth. Mars, according to Hindu astrology is the son of Earth. So, you would know how the dots are connected.

Timings

Morning: 6 Am To 1230 Pm
Evening:  Pm To 8.30 Pm

How To Reach

To reach the temple is easy, as too many buses are available from Chennai to Kanchipuram. Even as you enter the town, you can see the temple tower. The trains are also available from Chennai Beach and Park stations to Kanchipuram. One can also board trains from Tambaram and Chengalpattu.