Kamakshi Amman Temple

Situated in the Kanchipuram town of Tamil Nadu, the enchantinf Kamakashi Amman Temple is an abode of the goddess Kamakshi, one of the forms of goddess Parvati(Lord Shiva's consort). The temple was built by the great Pallavas who are still remembered for constructing such a captivating architectural jewel. Contrary to the standing pose of the goddess in most of the temples, the goddess Parvati is seated in Padmasana posture(sitting posture)in Kamakshi Amman Temple.

Holding a sugarcane bow, lotus flower and parrot in the lower two hands and two instruments in the two upper hands,the goddess symbolizes peace and marital bliss.

Kamakshi Amman Temple is linked with a celebrated Hindu sage named Adi Sankaracharya. He had enshrined a Sri Chakra in the sanctum sanctorum of the temple. Since then this Chakra is worshipped every day. The Chakra is known as the Kamakoti Peeta.