Ekambareswarar Temple

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by Hiroki Ogawa

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Ekambareswarar Temple in Kanchipuram, India, is one of the most significant Shiva temples in the country. This ancient temple is renowned for its architectural grandeur and historical significance, dating back to the Pallava dynasty, with subsequent contributions from the Chola and Vijayanagara dynasties. Spanning over 25 acres, the temple features a towering 59-meter high gopuram (gateway tower) and is dedicated to Lord Shiva, worshipped here as Ekambareswarar or the "Lord of the Mango Tree." A unique feature of the temple is the sacred mango tree in its courtyard, believed to be over 3,500 years old, which bears fruits of four different tastes, symbolizing the four Vedas.

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