KANCHEEPURAM - KAMAKSHI AMMAN'S EPISODE

It happened at Kancheepuram Kamakshi Amman Temple, way back in the days of Sri Sankaracharya's living there for worshipping that Jagajjanani, the most formidable Kriyasakthi aspect of that Omkaraswarupini Adiparashakthi. Now a little bit of information about the temple goes a long way for full comprehension. so read.

This temple city is divided into two parts, but they are one and one only for all practical purposes; like the twin cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad. These parts are called Siva Kanchi and Vishnu Kanchi, popularly known as Big Kanchi and Little Kanchi respectively . The Kamakshi Amman temple is located in Big Kanchi anal it is in the heart of the city. It is an ancient temple with an imposing tower facing the east. It enshrines the famous Chakra representing Mother Parvathi called here Kamakshi. The Chakra is placed in front of the archamurti but not below the image as found in other places, where the yantra receives prayers. It also houses the image of Sankaracharya in a separate mini-shrine.

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