HINDU TEMPLES
Explore sacred Hindu temples across India — their history, architecture, rituals, and spiritual significance.
Ambal - Kalikambal. Ambal - Kalikambal Speciality The Kalikambal Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Goddess Kalikambal (Kamakshi) and Lord Kamateswarar. Uniqueness he temple was originally located closer to the sea shore and was relocated to the current site at 1640 AD. It was then built in 1678. It is believed that a fierce form of Goddess was held in worship earlier and that this form was replaced with the shanta swaroopa (calm posture) form of Goddess Kamakshi. Address Kalikambal Temple, Thambu Chetty Street, George Town, Chennai, India
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Several rishis and devas have worshipped the deity. Vyasar, Arasarar,Agastyar,Angreesar, and Varunan are said to have propitiated the goddess. The god of wealth Kuberan is believed to have worshipped the deity who is said to have bestowed him with wealth and prosperity. Kalaikambal & kamateswarar are the main sannithis.