Karchapeswarar Temple
Temple in Tamil Nadu, India
12°50′17″N 79°42′04″E / 12.838185°N 79.701247°E / 12.838185; 79.701247 Karchapeswarar Temple is a Hindu temple located in the town of Kanchipuram in Tamil Nadu, India.[1][2]
Vaippu Sthalam
In Kaccippalathali more than one temple of Kancheepuram has been referred as the Vaippu Sthalams by Tamil Saivite Nayanar Appar. They are as under:
- Kaccapesam, Kailayam and Kayokaranam [1]
- Tirumetrazhi, Onakanthanthazhi, Tirukamakottai and Kacchineri Karikkadu.[2]
Kaccapesam
The presiding deity of Kaccapesam is known as Karchapeswarar or Kaccapesvarar.[3]
Folklore
According to popular folklore, Vishnu is believed to have worshipped Shiva in the form of kurma (tortoise).[4] The other name given to the temple is Kachipedu in some inscriptions.[4] The temple is adjacent to the Kanthakottam temple. The temples was constructed by the Pallavas and renovated by Vijayanagar kings.
Notes
Nearest Hindu Temple
- Arulmigu Thirumagaraleeswar Temple, Magaral
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Rajagopuram -
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Inner gopura and other shrines -
Balipeeta, Flagpost and Nandhi mandapa in front of the shrine
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- Ganesha
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