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Presiding Deity
Goddess Kamakshi (Shakti)
Typical Timings
5:30 AM – 12:00 PM, 4:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Main Festival
Navratri
Significance
One of the Shakti Peethas, dedicated to the goddess in her serene, seated form, in the temple town of Kanchipuram.
What Makes It Special
The goddess is depicted seated in padmasana with a parrot, rather than the more common standing form seen elsewhere.
Address
Kamakshi Amman Temple, Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu, India
Timings and festival dates shift by day, season, and local calendar — please confirm with the temple or a regional source before you travel.
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