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Sri Bangaru Kamakshi Amman Temple

Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu

Sri Bangaru Kamakshi Amman Temple

🛕About Temple

Sri Bangaru Kamakshi Amman Temple is a revered temple in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, dedicated to Goddess Bangaru Kamakshi Amman. The shrine is known for worship of the goddess in a distinctive golden form and for the tradition that the deity was brought from Kanchipuram. It is also associated with the Kanchi Kamakoti tradition.

ℹ️Temple Information

🛕 Presiding Deity
Bangaru Kamakshi Amman
👸 Goddess
Bangaru Kamakshi Amman
⭐ Temple Classification
Amman Temple
📍 District
Thanjavur

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⭐Temple Significance

The temple is significant as a Thanjavur shrine of Goddess Bangaru Kamakshi Amman, worshipped in a golden form. It is known for its traditional connection with Kanchipuram and the Kanchi Kamakoti tradition, and for its cultural association with the worship of Kamakshi in the Carnatic music tradition.

📜History

The temple is associated with the worship of Bangaru Kamakshi Amman at Thanjavur and with the tradition of the deity having been brought from Kanchipuram. The shrine is also culturally associated with the Carnatic composer Syama Sastri, whose devotional compositions include works addressed to Kamakshi. A documented builder, construction date, or ruling dynasty for the present temple is not provided in the available temple record.

🕉️Mythology

Temple tradition holds that Bangaru Kamakshi Amman was brought from Kanchipuram to Thanjavur. This is a religious and local tradition associated with the shrine and should be distinguished from documented construction history.

✨ Temple Highlights

✨ Golden form of Kamakshi
The presiding deity is worshipped as Bangaru Kamakshi Amman, with Bangaru referring to the goddess's golden form.
✨ Kanchipuram tradition
The temple is associated with the tradition that the deity was brought from Kanchipuram to Thanjavur.
✨ Association with Kamakshi worship
The shrine is an important Thanjavur temple dedicated to Goddess Kamakshi and is connected with the Kanchi Kamakoti tradition.

🚗 How to Reach

🛣️ By Road
The temple is located within Thanjavur town and can be reached by local road transport.
🚆 By Rail
Thanjavur Junction serves Thanjavur town.
✈️ By Air
Tiruchirappalli International Airport is the commonly used airport for travel to Thanjavur.
Sri Bangaru Kamakshi Amman Temple

Visit Information

🕒 Temple Timings
6:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 4:30 PM - 8:30 PM

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We strive to provide accurate and authentic information based on well-established historical, cultural, religious, and publicly available sources. However, temple timings, entry fees, rituals, festivals, special poojas, facilities, and other visitor information may change without prior notice.

While every effort is made to keep this information current and accurate, visitors are advised to verify the latest details directly with the official temple authorities before planning their visit.

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