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Kanchipuram Tourism

   
This Golden City of Temples was believed to be one of the most important centers of Hindu religion and also the most attractive one. The place is considered a part of India’s seven sacred cities and second holiest after Varanasi. The city of Kanchipuram forms an integral part of the golden triangle of the Southern India along with Chennai and Mahabalipuram. The sacred city is a beautiful place in India with temples in the every nook and corner. The temple city of Kanchipuram is one of the most sacred Hindu pilgrimage sites in India and seat to the Shankaracharya. The most important of the temples is the Ekambareswarar temple that was built by the Pallavas. Later it was reconstructed by the Chola and Vijayanagar kings. Lord Shiva is the presiding deity at the temple as Prithvi (earth). Earth is one of the five basic elements of this physical world. The temple is spread across 20-acres of land and the 58.5 m high Gopuram in the south are its remarkable features.
Major Tourist Attractions in Kanchipuram
     
Kailasanathar Temple : At the Kailasanathar Temple you will find the panel depicting Shiva and Parvathi in the midst of one of their innumerable dance competitions attractive. Pallava kings constructed the temple in the 8th century. The architecture of this temple is on the same lines as that of the Shore Temple at Mamallapuram. Later in the tour the imposing structure of the Kamakshi Amman Temple is bound to impress you. The temple is dedicated to goddess Parvathi in her guise as Kamakshi, the goddess who accedes to all requests. Go ahead and say your request.

You can visit the city anytime throughout the year. The fairs and festivals add color to the spectrum of temples at Kanchipuram. The brahmothsavam, Garudothsavam and ratha festivals, which are held in the months of January, April, and May are important occasions for you to plan to trip accordingly.

While at the religious center of Kanchipuram, do not forget to pick up soveniopurs for one and all from this "Silken Paradise". The city is world renowned for the gorgeous hand-woven silk sarees of myriad rich colors, noted for their shine, finish and matchless beauty. These spectacular creations are marketed by a number of co-operative societies, located all over the state are will be excellent gifts for self and others. Shopping will hand in hand with this religious center.

Further in the Varadaraja Temple, which has, 100-pillared hall was built by the Vijayanagar kings will prove the mastery of its artists to you. The temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and is worshipped as Devarajaswamy.

 
                 
         
   
How to get there

Air : The nearest airports are in Chennai, where there are both domestic and international airports with regular flights from all the major cities in India and abroad.

Rail : There are regular train services to and Chennai, Chengalpattu, Tirupati, and Bangalore, with the exception that trains for Chengalpattu do not run on national holidays.

Road : 75 km from Chennai, it is well connected by a network of roads and frequent bus services to and from Chennai, Bangalore and other places.
 
                 
 
 
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