World / India / Tamil Nadu / Kanchipuram, 1 km from center Coordinates: 12°50'50"N   79°41'59"E

Ekambareswarar Temple [Thevara Kovil]



Another ancient temple of Kanchipuram, it has been renovated by the Pallavas, the Cholas and the Vijayanagar Kings. The 57 metres (188") high Rajagopuram is one of the tallest towers in South India. The 2,501 - year old mango tree inside the temple has 4 branches each yielding different varities of mangoes. This temple has five spacious corridors (prakrams) and a beautiful 1,000 - pillar hall. This temple is the First Thevara Koil in Thondai Naadu.

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