Tiruththanka, Hindu temple in Kanchipuram, India
Tiruththanka is a Hindu temple located in Kanchipuram featuring a two-tiered granite gateway tower and multiple shrines arranged within its walled complex. The layout follows the traditional design patterns common to temples in this region of South India.
Records from the 13th century show the temple underwent expansion during the Chola dynasty period. Later modifications made under the Vijayanagara kingdom shaped much of what remains visible today.
The temple serves as a place where daily worship practices shape the rhythm of life for local devotees who gather for prayers and rituals. This creates a lived religious space that visitors can observe and walk through.
The temple is most easily reached by walking from central Kanchipuram or taking a short local journey from the nearby railway station. Respectful dress and removing shoes before entering shrine areas are expected practices.
According to local tradition, the deity Vishnu is said to have appeared as a manifestation of light at this site to settle a dispute between two goddesses. This legend remains an integral part of the temple's religious narrative.
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