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Kanchipuram
Tamil NaduKnown as the 'City of Thousand Temples,' Kanchipuram is a significant Hindu pilgrimage site located on the banks of the Vegavathi River. It is renowned for its numerous ancient temples, each with unique architectural and historical significance.
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Temples in Kanchipuram
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Arulmigu Subramanya Swami Temple, Tiruchendur
Vaitheeswaran Koil
Kanchi Kamakshi Amman Temple
Trilokyanatha Temple
Yathothkari Perumal Temple
Arulmigu Sri Jurahareswarar Temple
Sri Vazhakarutheeswarar Temple
Azhagiya Singa Perumal Temple - Tiruvelukkai
Sri Pavalavannar Perumal Temple
Thennangur Panduranga Temple
Kowsikeswarar Temple
Kailasanathar Temple
Varadharaja Perumal Temple
Pandava Thoothar Perumal Temple
Parthasarathy Temple, Chennai
Kachabeswarar Temple
Ekambareswarar Temple
Kumarakottam Murugan Temple
Sri Aadhikesava Perumal Temple
Vaikunta Perumal Temple
Chitragupta Swamy Temple
Arulmigu Sri Agathiyar Naadi
How to Reach Kanchipuram
Transportation
Emergency ContactReach by Air
The nearest airport is Chennai International Airport, approximately 75 kilometers away. From the airport, you can take a taxi or bus to Kanchipuram.
Reach by Train
Kanchipuram has its own railway station, which is well-connected to major cities in India. You can take a train to Kanchipuram Railway Station.
Reach by Road
Within Kanchipuram, local transportation includes buses, taxis, and auto-rickshaws.
Historical Timeline
- 6th century: Original construction of many temples by the Pallava Dynasty
- 14th-17th century: Modifications and expansions by the Nayaks of Tanjore
- 5th century BCE: Founding of the Kanchi matha by Adi Shankara.
Bhagwan in Kanchipuram
Bhagwan associated to Kanchipuram and whose famous temples and sthal are there in Kanchipuram
Frequently Asked Questions
The must-visit temples include Ekambareswarar Temple, Kamakshi Amman Temple, Kailasanathar Temple, and Varadharaja Perumal Temple.
