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This temple is
situated in the center of Kanchipuram Town in Chengalput District of Tamil
Nadu.
The Devi is seated in majestic Padmasana posture, showering grace, peace and plenty on
those who come for her darshan. Besides holding Pasa and Ankusa on her upper arms, Sri
Kamakshi holds sugar-cane bow and floral arrows in her lower arms.
Sri Kamakshi Devi is Raja Rajeswari, and an embodiment of universal power-Parasakti. Hence
there is no separate Ambal or Sakti shrine in Siva temples within the limits of
Kanchipuram. Sri Adi Sankara had installed and consecrated a Srichakra in front of the
Deity and the daily worship is done for this chakra -- known as the Kamakoti Peeta.
Kamakshi is the presiding deity of the city of Kanchi. The Goddess is said to reside as
Bala Tripurasundari in a Bila (niche) situated under the shrine. The front mandapa is
called the Gayatri Mandapa.
In the Ardha Mandapa preceding the Garbhagriha, the Goddess is enshrined in a pitha, as
Sri Vidya Parameswari. |
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