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Ekambareswarar Temple is located in Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu.

It is one of the largest and oldest temples dedicated to Lord Shiva.

The temple represents the element Earth among the Pancha Bhoota Stalas.

Lord Shiva is worshipped here as Ekambareswarar, and Parvati as Kamakshi.

The temple’s massive Raja Gopuram is about 59 meters tall.

A sacred mango tree inside the temple is said to be over 3,000 years old.

The temple was built by the Pallavas and later expanded by the Cholas and Vijayanagara kings.

It features grand mandapams, carved pillars, and beautiful sculptures.

Major festivals like Panguni Uthiram and Shivaratri are celebrated with great devotion.

Ekambareswarar Temple is a symbol of South Indian spiritual and architectural heritage.