Trip Advisor

Timing

24 Hours

Closing Day

All Days open

Website

None

Direction

Map

Phone

None

Toilet

NO

Wheelchair Accessible

NO

Do's/Dont's

Audio Guide

NO

Entrance Fees (Per Person)

India

Adult

No Entry fee

Child

No Entry fee

Foreign Nationals

Adult

No Entry fee

Child

No Entry fee

Bimstec and Saarc Nationals

Adult

No Entry fee

Child

No Entry fee

History

The institute or the matha of Kanchi Kamakoti Peetam was established by Adi Shankaracharya in 482 BC to propagate Advaita Discipline and safeguard the ancient Veda-Dharma as unhealthy religious practices by the Non-Vedic sect of people threatening the Veda Dharma. It is currently being headed by the 70th Shankaracharya. The lucky ones could get to see the senior pontiff; however, one may interact with the junior pontiffs and seek more knowledge about Veda Dharma from them.The magnificent temple is dedicated to Goddess Durga who is locally known as Kamakoti. The institute also has a Sanskrit Base as it is mentioned in the Vyakarana Mahabhashya of Patanjali. The word 'Kanchi' has been mentioned several times in the Vyakarana Mahabhashya. The Brindavan of Chandrasekarendra Saraswathi Swamigal is also worshipped here. The matha and its divine vibe have to be experienced to know the true meaning of sanctity.
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