Kumarakottam Temple
Kanchipuram district, Tamil Nadu
The Kumara kottam Temple is a Hindu temple in Kānchipuram, Tamil Nādu, India. It is dedicated to Lord murugan, the Hindu war god and the son of the gods Shiva and his mother Pārvathi. The temple is also known as the Subramaniya Swāmi temple. The ancient temple was rebuilt in its present form in 1915 CE. The temple is one of the 21 major temples in Kānchipuram and is an important pilgrimage centre. Saint Aruna giri nādhar has sung hymns in praise of the Murugan icon of this temple.
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Where it is
Kanchipuram district, Tamil Nadu. Open in Google Maps
How to reach
- By train: nearest station Kanchipuram railway station (CJ), about 1 km by road.
- By air: Chennai International Airport (MAA), about 66 km by road.
In-depth temple guides nearby
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- Arulmigu Subramanyaswamy Temple, Tiruttani – Tiruttani (Malaikoil), Tiruvallur district (about 48 km)
- Arulmigu Kapaleeswarar Temple – North Mada Street, Mylapore, Chennai (about 82 km)
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