- Shiva
Chokkeeswarar Temple
- Kanchipuram,Tamil Nadu
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Kanchipuram is referred to as the city of thousand temples and is one among the seven sacred cities of India. The Kamakshi Amman temple is a famous temple in Kanchipuram and diagonally opposite to the Chokkeeswarar Temple which is a small ancient shrine for Lord Shiva.
Significance
Devotees visit this temple to seek fulfillment of the following:-
- To attain moksha
Shlokas
Kailaasarana Shiva Chandramouli Phaneendra Maathaa Mukutee Zalaalee Kaarunya Sindhu Bhava Dukha Haaree Thujaveena Shambho Maja Kona Taaree
Meaning -Oh Lord Shiva who is seated on Mount Kailash, where the moon decorates his forehead and the king of serpents crown his head, who is merciful and removes delusion, You alone can protect me. I surrender to thee.
Aum Trayambakam Yajaamahey Sugandhim Pusti Vardhanam Urvaarukamiva Bandhanaath Mrutyor Muksheeya Maamritaat
Meaning -We worship the fragrant Lord Shiva, who has 3 eyes and who cultivates all beings. May He free me from death, for immortality, as even a cucumber is separated from its bond with the vine.
Timings
6:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. 4:30 p.m - 9:00 p.m.