Shiva Kanchi Temple History, Timings, Darshan, and Puja details

There are undoubtedly more temples in Kanchipuram than anywhere else in India, making it known as the “city of temples.” This includes the few Jain temples in Chimna Kanchi as well as all the Shiva and Vishnu temples. Sivapuram, which translates to “the abode of Siva,” is one of the many other names for Kanchipuram. The origin of this term must be linked to the occurrence of 108 Siva Lingas in this town, in addition to the well-known Siva temples honoring Ekambaresvara, Kailasanatha, Kachanesvara, and other deities. This also applies to the Shiva temple in the Vishnu Kanchi region.

Shiva Kanchi Temple list

Below is a list of Shiva Kanchi Temple list i.e one hundred and eight Siva Lingas:

Ekambareswarar Temple: The Sthalavrksha, a centuries-old mango tree beneath which Devi Kamakshi has been performing penance to please Lord Shiva, is the home of the sandstone Sri Ekambaranatha linga and the black granite stone yoni-pita, both worshipped by Devi Kamakshi, within a large temple in Big Kanchipuram.
Kanchi Mayaneswara: Within the Ekambaranatha temple, Kanchi Mayanesvara is housed in a modest temple facing west, next to the massive Nandā and flag mast (Dvajasthambha). Adı Sankaracarya, adorned with all the symbols of a pontifical ascetic, is beautifully sculpted on the western side of one of the stone pillars in front of this shrine.
Vallakkambar is located in the Ekambaranatha temple’s first prakara (area).
Kallakambar can be found in the initial prakara (Precinct) of the Ekambaranatha temple.
Nallakkambar is located in the Ekambaranatha temple’s first prakara (Precinct). Agasteesvara-1 is located at the Ekambaranatha Temple, which is the southernmost Prakara.
Situated on the western side of the first prakara, Ashtottarasata Linga 1 (108 tiny Shiva Lingas in one) is located at the Ekambaranatha Temple.
Markandeswara is located next to the first Prakara-Ekambaranatha temple on the north side.
Located on the northern side of the first Prakara Ekambaranatha temple is Mattala Madhavesvara.
108 tiny Shiva Lingas in one, known as Ashtottarasata Linga (II), is located in the southwest corner of the First Prakara of the Ekambaranatha Temple.
Sahasra (one thousand) Linga is located in the northwest corner of the second prakara of the Ekambaranatha Temple.
Valleesvara is situated in the third prakara of the Ekambaranatha Temple, east of the Smasanesvara Shrine.
Vishnuvesvara is positioned on the south side of the third prakara.
Located across from the thousand-pillared mantapa (gopura) of the Ekambaranatha Temple is the Vinduveesa Temple.
In a small temple close to the intersection of Salaı Street and Sannidhi Street, there is a shrine dedicated to Ramanathesvara.
Tantareesvara, also known as Upamanyesvarar Temple, is located in the eastern half of Ekambaranatha Sannidhi Street.
Jwaraharesvara is a temple of architectural beauty with a vimana of Pranava (Om) shape. It is protected and preserved under the Ancient Monuments Act.
Lakshmanesvara on the bank of Sarvateetham Tank
Seetesvara is on the south bank of Sarvateertham Tank
Anantapadmanabhesvara is on Lingappier Street.
On Sarvateertham Tank’s southern bank is Mallikarajunesvar.
On the western side of Sarvateertham Tank is Teerthavara.
Manmuttsevara is located on Sarvatteertham Tank’s southern bank.
The 16-striped linga, Hiranyesvar, is located on the western side of Sarveteertham Tank.
On the west bank of Sarvateertham Tank, Kasi Visvanatha may be found (a Muktā Mandapa within). Davalesvara is also located there.
Gangadhareswara was discovered on the west bank of Sarvateetham Tank.
Jankeeswara was discovered at the Insıde Agricultural Farm, close to Pancupettai.
Kankaneswar was discovered on Chinna Kammala Street.
Katakeswara was discovered on Kammala Street.
Iravattaneswar was discovered on Kammala Street.
Parvathaneswara, also referred to as Apunarabhavesvara, was situated west of Vellaikulam (Tank).
Mukteswara (I) was discovered in Kammala Street
Edir Veerattaneswara in Kammala street
Mahalingeswar is found on Appa Rao Street.
Arunachaleswar on the south bank of Vellaikulam (tank)
Rudrakoteesvara, connected to Chakkiya Nayanar, is located on the route to Konerikuppam, off the railway level crossing. Veerattanesvara is located on the east side of Vellaikulam (tank).
Bhutanathesvara is located next to Pukkadi Choultry Macchesvarar in East Rajaveethi. The Pallava period saw the construction of Mukesvara (II) in East Rajaveethi.
North of the Sarvateertham Tank is Onesvara Kantesvara Jalandresvara. Three distinct Lingas are housed in three shrines within the temple, referred to as Onakantan Tali in Tevaram hymns. Within the temple, there is also a shrine dedicated to Omkara Vinayaka.
In Tevaram, Anekapechura is commemorated as Kacchi Anekatankavatam and is located west of Putteri Street, close to the Kailasanatha Temple in Shiva Kanchi.
According to Sambandar’s Tevaram hymns, Pascimesvara is located inside the Tirumerrali temple, which is located on Tārumerrali Street, west of Pillaāyarpalayam Street.
Otteesvara is situated within the “Tirumerrali” temple, which is mentioned in the hymns of Sambandar’s Tevaram. It is situated on Tirumerrali Street, west of Pillaiyarpalayam Street.
The shrine of Thirukkaleesvara, also called Satyavratesvara, is inside a temple that is commemorated as Thirunerikkadu in Sambandar’s Tevaram, close to Kanchāpuram Railway Station.
Abhiramesvara is on the route between the Kamakshi temple and the bus stop.
North of Hospital Road, behind the bus stop, is where you can find Nagaresvara.
The temple of Kaphapesvara, located at the intersection of Nellukaran Street and West Rajaveethi, is known as Harisapa-Bhayaharesvar. It is linked to a legend about Vishnu’s pride being suppressed, as he carried the Mandara Mountain, which was used as a churning rod when the celestials and demons churned the ocean to obtain nectar.
Ishtasiddheesvara is in a separate shrine facing west, inside the temple of Sr Kacchapesvar
Amaresvara was found in a lane off West Rajaveethi, a temple of the Pallava period.
Iravatesvara is a small temple from Pallava times in West Rajaveethi.
Mahasastesvar in West Rajaveethi, near Vanniyar.
Agasteesvar (II) is associated with the pilgrimage of Sage Agastya to the south (inside).
Upanishad Brahmendra Math), Kailasanathar Temple Road, Shiva Kanchi.
Kallasanatha is enshrined in a large temple built mainly by Rajasimha Pallava and completed
by his son. Noted for its sculptures, stuccos and paintings.
Kalahasteesvara in Tirumerrali street, Pillaiyarpalayam
Anadi – Rudresvara in Nadu street, Pillaiyarpalayam.
Dakshesvara is on Kacchiyappan Street, Pilliyarpalayam.
Chales’ Varan Street, Pillayarpalayam, is home to Cholesvara (Vairavesvara).
Maha Rudresvar is in Madanampalayam Street, Pillayarpalayam; Visvaksenesvara is in Ekamban Street, Pillayarpalayam.
Chairman Swamnatha Mudal Street, Pllaiyarpalayam, is home to Ananda Rudresvara.
At Pillayarpalayam, on the west bank of the Vegavatı River, is Kayarohanesvara.
Chidambaresvara in Pillayarpalayam, east of Okkapirandian Tank
In Pıllayarpalayam, Rudrakoteesvara (II)
Mandakanessvara at Pillayarpalayam, east of Okkapirandan tank
Vanneesvara
On Danappa Naicken Street is Saunuakesvara, also known as Kancheesvara.
Ánsıde Kumarakottam, ān West Rajaveethi Kausikesvara ensconced in a granite-stone temple northeast of Kamakshi temple; Senapateesvar linga housed in a separate shrine.
Maha Kalesvara, west of Srā Kamakshā Temple, close to Kahā Temple
On Sengazhaneer Odai Street, Kannesvara ın
Mohineesvara
Sengazhaneer Odai Street’s Rudrakoteesvar (III)
Within the compound of the bus stand is Trikala Jnanesvara.
Kamarajar Street’s Siddhesvara
Rudrakoteesvar (III) in Sengazhaneer Odai street
Trikala Jnanesvara inside bus stand compound
Siddhesvara in Kamarajar street
Virupakshesvara at the back of Keeraimandapam ın Valatheesvaran koil street
Valatheesvar near Kavalan Gate, in Valatheesvaran Koil street
Kanikandesvar in Karukkınil Amarandaval Koıl street
Nagaresvara II in Mettu Street
Indresvara Linga, with 16 stripes, is behind Kailasanatha temple.
Mandalesvar (Mandanesvara) is situated in a garden in front of Narayana Ashram, near Kachapesvara Mada Veethi (formerly known as Mandana Mishra Agraharam). This temple does not exist now).
Jayantesvara Linga with 32 stripes, in the palm grove behind Kailsanatha temple
Mallikarjunesvara (II) in the garden behind the church in Konerikuppam
Mallikavanesvara in a flower garden, Konerikuppam
Pancamukhesvara is situated on a mound by the side of Vellaikulam (Tank)
Visvesvara in the outer prakara (Precinct) of Kamakshi temple.
Adipateesvara situated in a small shrine opposite Deepa-Prakas’a temple in Kanchipuram
Phanadharesvara in Aladı Pıllayar Koil Street, Kanchıpuram
Parasareavara inside a small temple at the end of Chetty Street, Gandhi Road, Kanchipuram
Vazhakkarautteesvara inside a small temple at the end of Chetty Street, Gandhı Road, Kanchıpuram.
Mukteesvara III on Gandhı Road, Kanchipuram – 1. associated with the eternal bliss of Tirukkurippu Tona Nayanar.
Garudesvara in sıde no. 96. above Gandhı Road, Kanchipuram
Vyasasantaleesvara in a small street opposite Tirukacchı Nambı Street, Little Kanchipuram associated with sage Vyasa having got freed from Nandikesvara’s curse, by worshipping Lord
Siva at Kanchi; stucco images of Vyasa – one with two hands stretched above the head and the other hands got down.
Vasishtesvara
Manikantesvara insıde a small temple in Tırukkacchı Nambi Street, Vıshnu Kanchıpuram.
Vishakantesvara insıde a small temple ın Tırukkacchı Nambi Street, Vishnu Kanchıpuram.
Punyakoteesvara in a temple southeast of Chetty Street, Vishnu Kanchipuram.
Phanamaneevara in Ayyangapalayam, Vishnu Kanchipuram.
Varadarajesvara situated west of Vegavati River on the road to Tenampakkam Village from Vıshnu Kanchıpuram.
Kasyapesvara on the way to Pachayappas Women’s College, Vishnu Kanchipuram.
Ateesvara inside the compound of Pachayappa’s Women’s College, Vishnu Kanchipuram.
Tantonressvara (II) stands under an Asvatha tree in front of Vyasasantaleesvara temple in Vıshnu Kanchıpuram.
Brahmapureesvara: This linga is enshrined in a small temple, on the road leading from Vishnu Kanchi to the village of Tenampakkam (south of Vishnu Kanchi).

Shiva Kanchi Temple Timings

6 a.m to 12 p.m
4 p.m to 8.30 p.m
The temple remains closed from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. for darshan.
Temple timings might change on festival days.
The best time to visit: is January to October months.