Best known for its typical sarees, Kanchipuram is a beautiful ancient city in the state of Tamil Nadu, South Indian region. The city has been called as the golden city, which is dotted with a thousand temples. In the ancient time, Kanchipuram was the capital of the Pallava dynasty and these temples were built during that time. Due to these temples (constructed during 6th and 7th centuries) which are still being considered as best temples of south India, it is one of the seven sacred cities of India. Afterward, Kanchipuram also served as a significant city of the far-flung kingdoms of the Chola and the Vijayanagara dynasties. These dynasties also contributed up to a great extent in the temple constructions of this town.

In addition, Kanchipuram has also been a great seat for culture and learning. The Adi Sankaracharya established his ecclesiastical seat (Kamakodipeedam) here only. Moreover, Appar, Sri Sankaracharya, Siruthonder and the great Buddhist Bikshu, Bodhidharma, at a time lived and worked in this city. At present, this city is not only for its temples but also for its special hand-woven, silk fabrics. If you are planning a visit to India, then book a ticket now and explore this beautiful southern city.

Best Time to Visit: The best time to visit this charming heritage city is from October to March.

Popular Tourist Attractions of Kanchipuram, which you must visit, are:

Kailasanatha Temple: Devoted to Lord Shiva, this temple is amongst the oldest temples in the southern state of Tamil Nadu. This temple was constructed by Pallava king Rajasimha during the early decades of the 8th century. The temple is made of sand stone and the architecture portrays a fantastic example of the Dravidian period and an enhancement on that of the shore temple at Mahabalipuram.

Sri Vaikunta Perumal Temple: Dedicated to Lord Vishnu, Sri Vaikunta Perumal Temple was established a few years after the Kailasanatha temple. In fact, this magnificent temple symbolizes the next stage in the development of Dravidian culture. The cloisters inside the outer wall consisting of a walkway of lion pillars symbolize the first phase in the advancement of the grand thousand-pillar halls, which were built later years.

Devarajaswamy Temple: Also referred to as Varadarajar temple, Devarajaswamy Temple beholds a massive and impressive edifice, which is a shrine of Devarajaswamy. This shrine is built on an elephant shaped rock called Hastagiri. In the structure, there are two lofty east and west towers. Moreover, the hundred pillar hall put up during the Vijayanagar period in this temple is noted for its wonderful sculptures. Also, the ornamental rings, which are carved out of a single stone in a chain at the four corners, is known to be a special feature of the hall inside the temple. In addition, Sri Varadaraja Perumal Temple, Sakkiswarar Temple and the Kamakshi Amman Temple, are some other noted temples which you must visit while in this city.

Shopping in Kanchipuram

Kanchipuram is a popular centre of handloom weaving and lovely silk saris, which are woven here from pure mulberry silk. The specialized saris are usually designed in contrasting colours to give a enviable reputation for lustre, finish and most importantly, durability. Over 5,000 families are engaged in this sari and handloom weaving industry and their marvelous creations are marketed by a number of co-operative societies located all over the city as well as the state. So, don’t forget to buy one for you and many for your loved ones!

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