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Kalikambal Temple at Chennai
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Temple of the Month - March - April 2000

Of the numerous temples that line the southern meteropolis of Chennai, the Kalikambal temple in the heart of old Madras, in George Town stands out for its historic significance and its tradition of festivals, and it attracts thousands of devotees throughout the year. This temple has been visited by the great Maratha ruler Shivaji, and its visibility has grown steadily in the last two decades.

 

Kalikambal Temple in Northern Chennai - About the Temple history and religious significance kalpill.jpg (84592 bytes) Kalikambal Temple - Deities: The presiding deities here are Kalikambal (Kamakshi) and Kamateswarar.
Festivals celebrated at the Kalikambal Temple - Chennai: The Kalikambal temple has a rich tradition of festivals celebrated throughout the year. The ten day Bhramotsavam in the month of Vaikasi. The Bhramotsavam begins with a traditional flag hoisting and concludes on Vaikasi Vishakam (May - June). Kalikambal - Bhramotsavam (contd). The Bhramotsavam celebration involves the procession of deities on brightly decorated mounts.
Kalikambal Temple in Northern Chennai: Spotlight on Kinnitter, a one of a kind chariot lined with cymbals, unique to this temple. kalgopdet.jpg (88977 bytes) Kalikambal Temple in Northern Chennai: The Natarajar shrine is a scene of festivity twice a year, once during Arudra Darisanam and once during the annual Bhramotsavam.