The Mature Romance Kanchipuram has a high population of elderly Iyer widows (owing to orthodox traditions in the past). However, the romantic storyline here is a modern reinterpretation. A retired Vadhyar (priest) from the Devarajaswamy temple loses his wife. A widow, aged 50, who runs the temple canteen, offers him a coffee.
At the heart of the temple's lore is the divine couple, Ekambareshwarar (Lord Shiva) and Kamakshi (a form of Goddess Parvati). According to Hindu mythology, Ekambareshwarar, pleased with the devotion of a young girl named Kamakshi, appeared before her. Impressed by her piety, he decided to marry her. However, there's a twist to this romantic tale.
The Mature Romance Kanchipuram has a high population of elderly Iyer widows (owing to orthodox traditions in the past). However, the romantic storyline here is a modern reinterpretation. A retired Vadhyar (priest) from the Devarajaswamy temple loses his wife. A widow, aged 50, who runs the temple canteen, offers him a coffee.
At the heart of the temple's lore is the divine couple, Ekambareshwarar (Lord Shiva) and Kamakshi (a form of Goddess Parvati). According to Hindu mythology, Ekambareshwarar, pleased with the devotion of a young girl named Kamakshi, appeared before her. Impressed by her piety, he decided to marry her. However, there's a twist to this romantic tale.