Kanchipuram - the city of thousand temples , is
one of the seven most sacred pilgrim centres Ayodya,
Madura, Maya, Kasi, Kanchi, Avanthi, Duvaragai
for the Hindus. Kanchipuram owns 108 temples dedicated
to siva and 18 to vishnu besides scores of other
temples, mosques and churches and Adi Shankara
Mutt.
Speciality
Of Kanchipuram
KANCHIPURAM SILKS
Kancheepuram is also known as Silk City. since
the main profession of the people living in and
around is weaving silk sarees. The silk weavers
of Kanchi settled more than 400 years ago and
have given it an enviable reputation as the producer
of the best silk sarees in the country.
KANCHI KUDIL--ANCIENT HOUSE
Kanchi Kudil was born of a desire to
turn ancestral property into a place of tourist
interest, that tourists may get a feel of the
life as lived in a historic place as Kanchipuram.
Air
Rail
Bus
How
to Get There
Air
The nearest airport is Chennai International
Airport, just a 2 hours drive away.
Rail
Can be reached from Chennai central railway
station and Arakkonam railway station.
Road
Kanchipuram is 75 kms away from Chennai and
is well connected by a good network of roads.
There are frequent bus services from Kanchi
to Chennai, Bangalore and other places.
Local Transport
Local buses, cycles.
Major Places
of Kanchipuram
The Seat of Sri Adi Sankara
Kanchipuram is most famous for being one
of the four seats of Sri Adi Sankara, the
revered Hindu sage. The seat here is known
as Kanchi Kamakotti Peetham. Kanchipuram
preserves the great Dravidian heritage of
Vaishnavites and Shaivites
Vaikunta Perumal Temple
The Vaikunta Perumal is a Vaishnavite temple
built by Nandivarma Pallava in the 8th century.
In the main parikrama of the temple, many
battle scenes depicting Pallava valour have
been carved on the panels.
Ekambaranathar Temple
The Ekambaranathar Temple built by the Pallavas
is famous for the worship of Shiva as Prithvi
(earth). It is worth mentionable that Prithvi
is regarded as one of the five basic elements
of the physical world. The temple is spread
over a whopping 20-acre and has 11 storeyes.
The temple has one of the tallest towers
among temples in India.
Kamakshi Amman Temple
The Kamakshi Amman Temple is dedicated
to Parvati in her incarnation as Kamakshi.
This temple may be regarded as another architectural
delight of Kanchipuram.
Varadaraja Temple
This is a Vishnu temple but Vishnu is worshipped
as Devarajaswamy here.The temple was built
by Vijayanagar kings and the best attraction
of the temple is a 100-pillared hall. The
temple is well credited for its architecture.
Kailasanathar Temple
The architecture of Kailasanathar Temple
is almost akin to the Shore Temple of Mahabalipuram.
The temple has a very attractive panel that
depicts Lord Shiva and Parvati in a dance
sequence.
Excursion delights
Tiruttani
Tiruttani is regarded as one of the six
abodes of Lord Subramanya. The temple is
located on a hilltop and 365 steps symbolising
the 365 days of the year have to be climbed
to reach the temple. According to ancient
scriptures, the Lord had married Valli,
one of his consorts at the place. The Karthigai
festival held in the month of December is
celebrated here in a big way.
Sriperumbudur
Sriperumbudur is the birthplace of Saint
Ramanujar, the propounder of Vishishtadvaita
philosophy. As such, the place becomes an
important pilgrimage centre of Vaishnavites.
Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary
Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary has come up
naturally around a village tank and is surrounded
by many trees. Many different species of
migratory birds like the sandpiper, spoonbill,
swan and gray wagtail come to this place.
Most of the birds can be spotted during
the October-February period. A number of
fairs and festivals are held in Kanchipuram
all round the year.
