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Kanchipuram

Kanchipuram is located at a distance of 70 kms to the south of Chennai. It is regarded as one of the most sacred pilgrimage sites in India. Known as the temple city, it is also the seat of the Sankaracharya. During ancient times the city was the capital of the Pallavas, Cholas and the Vijayanagar rulers. It was during these periods that the magnificent buildings and Kanchi temples were built. Some of the important festivals held in Kanchipuram include the Brahmothsavam, Garudothsavam, and rath festivals.

Tourist Attractions

Kanchi Kamakoti Peetham

Kanchipuram is one of the four seats of the revered Hindu sage Sri Adi Sankara. The seat here is known as Kanchi Kamakoti Peetham. The head of the matha is referred to as Shankaracharya which is a title that is also applied to the heads of the four Shankara Mathas. Kanchipuram preserves the great Dravidian heritage of Vaishnavites and Shaivites.

Vaikunta Perumal Temple

The Vaikunta Perumal temple is a temple built in the 8th centuary by Nandivaram Pallava. It is a Vaishnavite temple and in the main parikrama of the temple there are many battle scenes depicting Pallava valour which have been carved on the panels.

Ekambaranathar Temple

The Ekambaranathar Temple was built by the Pallavas and is famous for the worship of Shiva as Prithvi or earth. Prithvi or earth is regarded as one of the five basic elements of the physical world. The temple is located in a 20 acre land and has 11 storeys. The main feature of the temple is the tower which is considered to be the tallest among temples in India.

Varadaraja Temple

The Varadaraja Temple is a Vishnu temple. The main deity of the temple is Vishnu, but here Vishnu is worshipped as Devarajaswamy. The temple was built by Vijayanagar kings. The main feature of the temple is the 100 pillared hall.

Kamakshi Amman Temple

The Kamakshi Amman temple is regarded as an architectural delight. It is dedicated to Parvati in her incarnation as Kamakshi. Here the main deity is seated in a majestic Padmasana posture which is an yogic posture signifying peace and prosperity, instead of the traditional standing pose in most other temples of Parvati.

Kailasanathar Temple

The architecture of Kailasanathar Temple is similar to the Shore Temple of Mahabalipuram. The temple has a very attractive panel that depicts Lord Shiva and Parvati in a dance sequence. The temple was built by Pallava King Narasimhavarman II.

Tiruttani

Tiruttani temple is regarded as one of the six abodes of Lord Subramanya. The temple is located on a hilltop and there are 365 steps leading to it which symbolises the 365 days of the year. According to ancient scriptures, the Lord had married Valli, one of his consorts at the place.

Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary

The Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary has come up naturally around a village tank. It is surrounded by many trees and there are different species of migratory birds like the sandpiper, spoonbill, swan and gray wagtail that frequent this place. The best time to visit is during the October-February period.

Travel

Air: Chennai is the nearest airport and is situated some 70 kms away from Kanchipuram.

Rail: There are rail networks to Kanchipuram, trains ply from Chennai, Chengalpattu, Bangalore and Tirupati.

Road: Kanchipuram is directly connected to Chennai by road.

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