| One of the biggest temples in Kanchipuram, Ekambareshvara Temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is considered to be one of the most ancient temples of India and was constructed in the mid of 9th century by the Pallavas. It has a 200 ft gopuram with more than 10 stories of intricate sculpture.
The Ekambareshvara Temple's surrounding grounds cover an area of 12.14 hectares. A huge stone wall built in the early 16th century during the days of the Vijayanagar Empire runs around the entire temple. Beginning as a small structure, but over the centuries it has grown into a large one with numerous shrines, mandapams, gopurams and tanks.
A mango tree, said to be 3,500 years old, stands inside the courtyard. Legend has it that the each of the four main branches bears fruit with a different taste thus depicting the four Hindu Vedas. |
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