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Graha
Shakti Peetam (Shakti Peetam)
Deity
Sri Kamakshi Amman
Goddess
Seated in Padmasana
Timings
5:30 AM – 12:30 PM, 4:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Best time
Navaratri, Aadi and Thai Fridays
District
Kanchipuram
Address
Kamakshi Amman Temple, Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu 631502
History
One of the three great Shakti seats of India, where Adi Shankara installed the Sri Chakra before the goddess.
Significance
Worship is for knowledge, grace and the removal of obstacles to marriage and childbirth.
Pariharam
Offer kumkum archanai at the Sri Chakra and light a lamp on Friday evening.
Festivals
Navaratri
September – October · Nine nights of Devi alangaram
Aadi Pooram
July – August · Ther festival for the goddess
Nearby stays & food
Hotel Baboo Soorya
Stay · 1.5 km · Simple rooms in town
Sri Rama Vilas
Food · 1 km · Idli and pongal breakfast