About trip

About Temple:Tirukachur is near Chengalpat in Kancheepuram district. There are two Shiva temples here one at the top of the hill, the other at the foot of the hill. Saint Sundarar had sung the praise of the Lords in a single Pathigam – 10 verses. Maha Ganapathy and Thalamoola Vinayaka grace the devotees. The Vimana of Lord Shiva is of Gajabrushta design.

• Moolavar : Kachabeswarar, Marundeeswarar.
• Urchavar : Amirtha Thyagarajar.
• Amman / Thayar : Anjanakshi Amman, Irulneeki Ambal.
• Thala Virutcham : Banyan and jack trees
• Agamam / Pooja : Kameekam
• Old year : 1000-2000 years old.
• Historical Name : Nadana Vinodha Nallur, Aadhi Kanchi.
• Location: Tirukachur, Kanchipuram,Tamil Nadu
  

History:

• Kachabeswarar temple is one of the most important and big temples of Kanchipuram city, the city of thousand temple. Kachabeswarar temple is located in the southern corner of Western Raja street, at a distance of around 1 km from the famous Ekambareswarar temple in Kanchipuram.
• Kachabeswarar temple is a Shiva temple, and Lord Shiva, the main deity of this temple is called as Kachabeswarar. The goddess is called as Soundarambikai. The temple has big Raja gopuram (temple tower) and very big in area. The temple also houses other idols such as Saraswati, Ganesha, Chadurmukeswarar, Sastha and Bhairav. 
• There are four shrines of Lord Shiva around the temple tank (called as Ishta Siddhi Teerth) - Dharma Siddheswarar, Kama Siddheswarar, Artha Siddheeswarar and Moksha Siddheswarar. Near the main deity Kachabeswarar, there is an idol of Lord Ganesha called as Satyamozhi Vinayaka, which was worshipped by Lord Vishnu.

• While churning the milk ocean, the Mandhara hill used as the stick (mathu) began to sink. To bring it out, Lord Vishnu incarnated as Kachaba-tortoise to help the Devas. He came to this place, created a spring, bathed and prayed to Lord Shiva in the endeavour. As Lord Shiva helped Vishnu, hence named Kachabeswarar. The place came to be known as Tirukachur after this event.

• Mother Anjanakshi in Kachabeswarar temple blesses the devotees from a separate shrine. Anjanam means eyes. As the Mother is protecting devotees as Her own eyes, She is so named. Admiring Her beauty, She is also praised as Sundaravalli. The Sri Chakra is installed in the mandap before this shrine.
  

• Women light ghee lamps here for family welfare and prosperity. Lord Shiva also staged His Ajaba Dance here as Thiagaraja for Lord Vishnu.
  
• As a procession deity of the temple, all festivals are dedicated to Him. Saint Arunagiriar had sung the praise of Lord Muruga of this temple. As Kallala Maram (Banyan tree) is the sacred tree, the temple is also known as Aala Koil – banyan tree temple.
  

Itinerary

Day 1 - Kanchipuram Sightseeing

On arrival Kanchipuram. Hotel Check in. Kamashi Amman Temple. Varadharaja Perumal Temple. Come back to Hotel. Overnight stay at Kanchipuram.

Day 2 - Kanchipuram Sightseeing

Morning proceed to visit Kanchi Kudil. Ekambaranatha Temple. Kailasanathar Temple Sri Vaikuntha Perumal Temple . Come back to Hotel. Overnight stay at Kanchipuram.

Day 3 - Kanchipuram Sightseeing

Check out from Hotel. Then proceed to visit Karchapeswarar Temple,Thirukachur. Sri Jurahareswarar Temple Then proceed towards Theni. Finally drop at Theni.