Kancheepuram Paadal Petra Sthalams

The temple takes you back to the days when Sundarar sung about the Lord in his peaceful environs.

Thirukachi Ekambam is one of the Pancha Bootha (5 elements) Sthalams and represents Land, Earth.

Stone inscriptions belonging to Pandya King Jadavarman Sundarapandyan mention this place as Manavirkottathuk Kandrur Naattin Payyankottur.

Sundarar (8th Century CE) has rendered hymns for the the lord here.

Lord Vishnu is said to have worshiped Lord Shiva here to attain the state of Siva himself.

In the ancient days, this area used to be covered with Kaarai Plants, giving it its name.

Sundarar (8th Century CE) has rendered hymns for the the lord here.