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Kalikambal Temple at Chennai
Temples of Tamilnadu
Temple of the Month - March - April
2000
Of the numerous temples that line the southern
meteropolis of Chennai, the Kalikambal temple in the heart of old Madras,
in George Town stands out for its historic significance and its tradition
of festivals, and it attracts thousands of devotees throughout the year. This temple has
been visited by the great Maratha ruler Shivaji, and its visibility has
grown steadily in the last two decades.
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| Kalikambal Temple in
Northern Chennai - About the Temple history and
religious significance |
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Kalikambal Temple -
Deities: The presiding deities
here are Kalikambal (Kamakshi) and Kamateswarar. |
| Festivals celebrated
at the Kalikambal Temple - Chennai: The Kalikambal temple has a rich tradition of festivals celebrated throughout the
year. |
The ten day
Bhramotsavam in the month of Vaikasi. The Bhramotsavam
begins with a traditional flag hoisting and concludes on Vaikasi Vishakam (May - June). |
Kalikambal -
Bhramotsavam (contd). The Bhramotsavam celebration involves the procession of
deities on brightly decorated mounts. |
| Kalikambal Temple in
Northern Chennai: Spotlight on Kinnitter,
a one of a kind chariot lined with cymbals, unique to this temple. |
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Kalikambal Temple in
Northern Chennai: The Natarajar shrine is a scene of festivity twice a
year, once during Arudra Darisanam and
once during the annual Bhramotsavam. |
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