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Kanchipuram Kanchipuram is on the main Chennai to Bangalore road, 76 km south-west of Chennai. It is one of the seven sacred cities of India. Of the original 1000 temples, there are about 200 left. Arts, literature, music and dance prospered when Kanchipuram became the Pallava capital. Some 50 years ago Kanchipuram weavers began making pure silk saris. Today, Kanchipuram is famous for its handwoven silk fabrics.In and around Kanchipuram : Some of the famous temples in Kanchipuram are : Kailasanatha Temple: This is the oldest temple of Shiva in Kanchi which was built in late 7th century by the Pallava king. Sri Ekambaranathar Temple: This temple is dedicated to Shiva and is one of the largest temples in Kanchi. The outer stone wall and 59m high gopuram were constructed by Krishnadevaraya in 1509. Kamakshi Amman Temple: This temple is dedicated to goddess Parvathi. Devarajaswami Temple: This monument is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. It was built by Vijayanagars. Vaikunta Perumal Temple: This temple was built shortly after the Kailasanatha temple which was dedicated to Lord Vishnu. |
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