Kanchipuram Temples List & Timings

Kanchipuram is one of Tamil Nadu’s most important pilgrimage destinations, known for its ancient Shiva temples, Shakti shrines, Murugan temple and sacred Vishnu Divya Desams. This Kanchipuram Temples List & Timings guide by Vishnu Balaji Travels helps travellers check the opening and closing hours of important temples before planning their visit.

The following Kanchipuram Temples List covers important temples within the city along with a nearby Divya Desam. Knowing the Kanchipuram Temples Timings in advance is especially useful because several temples close during the afternoon and reopen only in the evening. Travellers planning a Kanchipuram tour package can use these timings to arrange their temple visits more efficiently.

Shiva Temples in Kanchipuram – Timings

Kanchipuram has several historically and spiritually significant Shiva temples. Sri Ekambareswarar Temple is especially important as the Prithvi or Earth Sthalam among the Pancha Bhoota Sthalams. The city also has ancient Shiva temples associated with Pallava architecture and the Tamil Shaivite tradition.

Note: Sri Ekambareswarar Temple closes at 9:00 PM on Mondays. Sri Onakanthan Tali Temple remains open continuously from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM.

Amman / Shakti Temples in Kanchipuram – Timings

Kanchipuram is an important centre of Shakti worship, with Sri Kamakshi Amman Temple being one of the city’s most prominent pilgrimage sites. Sri Adi Kamakshi Amman Temple is another significant Shakti temple that can be included in the same temple circuit.

Murugan Temple in Kanchipuram – Timings

Sri Kumarakottam Subramanya Swamy Temple is an important Murugan temple in Kanchipuram. Its location between the Ekambareswarar and Kamakshi Amman temple areas makes it convenient to include while visiting the major temples in the city.

Vishnu & Divya Desam Temples in Kanchipuram – Timings

Kanchipuram holds a special place in the Vaishnavite tradition because of its concentration of sacred Divya Desams. Some Kanchipuram Divya Desams have individual temples, while others are located within larger temple complexes. This makes it possible to cover multiple Divya Desams at a single temple complex.

Important: Thiru Ooragam, Thiru Neeragam, Thiru Kaaragam and Thiru Kaarvanam are housed within the Sri Ulagalanda Perumal Temple complex.

• Thiru Nilathingal Thundam is situated inside the Sri Ekambareswarar Temple complex and follows its opening hours.
• Thiru Kalvanoor – Sri Adi Varaha Perumal is situated within the Sri Kamakshi Amman Temple complex and follows its opening hours.

Important Nearby Temple – Timings

Travellers covering the Divya Desams around Kanchipuram can also include Sri Vijayaraghava Perumal Temple at Thiruputkuzhi. It is located roughly 12 km from Kanchipuram and can be conveniently combined with the temples within the city.

Travellers arriving from Chennai can consider visiting Thiruputkuzhi before entering Kanchipuram, depending on their route and starting time.

Conclusion

This Kanchipuram Temples List & Timings provides a convenient reference for travellers planning to visit the city’s important Shiva, Shakti, Murugan and Vishnu Divya Desam temples. Since several temples close during the afternoon, checking the Kanchipuram Temples Timings beforehand can help avoid unnecessary waiting and make the pilgrimage easier to organize.

Vishnu Balaji Travels helps travellers plan a well-organized Kanchipuram tour package by arranging the temple route according to opening hours and the location of each temple.

Note: Temple timings may vary during festivals, special poojas and important religious occasions. Visitors are advised to confirm the latest opening and closing timings before travel.