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Kanchi Kamakoti Peetham
Sri Kanchi Kamakoti Peetham, also called the Sri Kanchi Matham or the Moolamnaya Sarvagnya Peetham, is a Hindu institution, located in Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu. It is located near the Kamakshi Amman Temple of the Shaktism tradition, along with a shrine for the Advaita Vedanta teacher Adi Shankara. The Kanchi Kamakoti Peetham, nestled in the ancient town of Kanchipuram in Tamil Nadu, India, stands as a timeless testament to the profound spiritual legacy of Hinduism. Founded by the revered sage Adi Shankaracharya in the 8th century CE, this monastic institution radiates with the essence of Advaita Vedanta philosophy. At its heart, the Peetham embodies the timeless wisdom of non-duality, teaching the intrinsic oneness of the individual soul with the ultimate reality, Brahman. Through its lineage of acharyas, or spiritual leaders, who have held the esteemed position of Shankaracharya, the Peetham continues to illuminate the path of spiritual seekers, guiding them towards self-realization
Sankari Peetham
Shankari Devi Peetam Temple dedicated to Sati or the mother Goddess is one of the Maha Shaktipeeth temple, there are 51 Shakti Peetas across the country, of these 4 are considered as Adi Shaktipeeth and 18 as Maha Shakti Peethas . The Shankari Devi Temple is believed to be in Sri Lanka at Trimkomali. The Shankari Devi Temple is believed to be in Sri Lanka at Trimkomali. Currently, there is no temple available here and the temple is said to have been destroyed by the Portuguese between the 16th and 17th centuries. The famous Shankari temple in Sri Lanka is one of the Ashta Dasha Shakti Peethas. Many have heard the Ashtadasha Shaktipeeth Shloka starting with Lankaayaam Shaankari Devi composed by Adi Shankaracharya which means Shankari in Lanka According to the priest’s account, the Portuguese who invaded the island in the 17th century completely cannon balled from their ship and demolished the cliff of the Devi temple. In its place stands a lonely pillar, like a silent spectator. The tem