Sri Kamakshi temple

SRI KAMAKSHI TEMPLE

Dedicated to the goddess Kamakshi (Parvati), the resident deity of Kanchipuram, this temple has an imposing structure. “Ka” means Goddess Saraswati (Goddess of Education), “Ma” means Goddess Lakshmi (Goddess of Wealth), “Akshi” means Eye. The name in full Kamakshi refers to Goddess Saraswati and Goddess Lakshm ias both her eyes. The temple's annual festival, which falls on the 9th lunar day in February-March, draws large crowds.

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