Chockeeswarar Kancheepuram

God

Chokkeeswarar (Kausikeswarar) facing east

Goddess

Kamakshi

Other Deities

Ganesha, Dakshinamurthy, Mahavishnu, Brahma, Durga, Chandikeswara

Chockeeswarar, Kancheepuram is an ancient east facing small structure built in the Chola style. the temple is in the control of Archaeological Survey of India.

Holy Water (Theertham) – No information

Sacred Tree (Sthala Vriksham) – No information

History

Chockeeswarar, Kancheepuram was built by Uthama Chola in 985 CE.

Legend

No information

Directions

Chockeeswarar, Kancheepuram is tucked away just opposite to the Kamakshi Amman Temple’s east Gopuram in Kancheepuram.

Stay and Food

Kancheepuram town has innumerable temples which could be combined as preferred. Refer our map to plan your day. Good hotels and restaurants are available.