The Kamakshi Amman temple has been around since times immemorial, going as far back as the 7th century. It was established under the auspice of the revered Indian guru Adi Shankaracharya, whose teachings are followed by the disciples of the Goddess till date. The Pallava kings who ruled the lands in that era probably built the temple, with the Chola and Vijaynagar kings later expanding by adding smaller shrines around the main temple. This sanctum of Kamakshi is one of the three important places of worship for the Goddess Shakti, the other two being Madura Meenakshi in Madurai and Kasi Visalakshi in Varanasi.