Kanchi Kamakshi temple or Kamakshi Amman temple.

It is a 12th Century temple in the heart of the town kanchipuram. “Ka” means Goddess Saraswati (God of Education), “Ma” means Goddess Lakshmi (God of Wealth), “Akshi” means Eye. The name in full refers to godessKamakshi with Goddess Saraswati and Goddess Lakshmi as her both eyesit is believed to be built by pallava kings in 6 century A.D.it is the only temple of goddess kamakshi in the city which is known as the city of thousand temples.

Ekambareswar Temple or  Ekambaranathar Thirukoil

This temple is considered as one of the oldest and largest temple in the kanchipuram district .dedicated to hindu god shiva,it has many legends associated with it.was built by pallava kings in 6 centuary A.D and later rebuilt by the kings ofchola and vijayanagar dynasties.Ekambareswarar Temple : It is one of the Panchabootha Sthalam [five elements of Nature] representing Prithivi [Earth]. Ekam = one, Amaram= Mango tree meaning Single Mango Tree . The Single Mango Tree in the outer court is revered as most sacred and it is believed, if worshipped by childless couple, will be blessed with a child.Hence Lord Shiva is called as Ekambareswarar.

Sri kanchi Kailasanathar Temple

located on the banks of vedavat river this temple is dedicated to lord shiva.Pallava King Rajasimha (700 – 728 CE)also known as a Narasimhavarman IIstarted the work and Mahendravarman III completed it in the 8th century. It is made up of a Typical dravidian style of a Pyramidal Tower, pillared halls and a vestibule.the temple is an excellent example of dravidian architecture and is considered as the biggest sandstone temple in the world.More than 50 small shrines are enshrined in this temple complex.It is believed, by visiting this temple, devotees get rid of the ill effects of Planet Ketu.

Sri Varadaraja Perumal Temple

 

Covering an area of 23 acres this tempe isalso known as Devarajaswami Temple or Hastagiri it is one of the three most visited temple in kanchipuram along with  Ekambareswarar Templeand Kamakshi Amman Temple this temple is dedicated to lord vishnu and is considered as one of the most sacred place for lordvisnu worshippers.the temple was built by the chola king in 11th century A.D.Another significant thing about the temple are beautifulcarved lizards that are platted with gold. It is believed that those who worship ortouch the the lizards here in this temple would be relieved of all the side effects of lizards falling on them or any part of their body .

Ashtabujakaram Temple

 

It is an ancient temple dedicated to hindu god vishnu.The temple is known as ‘Ashtabujakaram’ or ‘eight handed’ as Lord Adhikesava Perumal idol have 8 hands holding 8 weapons.the temple is built in dravidian architectural style with a granite wall surrounding it.The temple is believed to have been built by the kings of Pallava dynasty of the late 8th century AD, with later contributions from Medieval Cholas and Vijayanagar kings.

Sri Vaikunda Perumal Temple

 

Also known as Tiru Parameswara Vinnagaram Temple,this temple was built by Pallava KingNandivarman II in the late 8th century.dedicated to hindu god vishnu this temple hasmany legends associated with it.Every year the temple host two major festival dedicatedto lord Vishnu.

Ulahalanda Perumal Temple

 

It is an ancient temple dedicated to hindu god vishnu.It is yet another example of beautiful dravidian architectural style of tamil nadu.It is one among the 108 Divya Desam (holy )Temples of lord vishnu just like many other lord vishnu temples in kanchipuram.The Sanctum Sanctorum has a 35 foot Idol of Lord Vishnu.The 11-storied 192ft high Eastern temple Tower is one of the tallest among the ancient temples and is an architectural wonder of the ancient dravidian sculupture.

Thiruvelukkai temple

tiruvelukkai temple located in Kanchipuram is dedicated to hindu god vishnu.this temple is glorified in early medieval tamil literature.It is one among the 108 Divya Desam (holy )Temples of lord vishnu.thetemple is believed to have been built by the kings of Pallava dynasty inlate 8th century AD, with later contributions from Medieval kings of Chola and Vijayanagar dynasties.

Matangesvara Temple

 

Matangesvara Temple located in Kanchipuram is a famous hindu temple dedicated to hindu god shiva.it is believed to have been constructed by the kings of Pallava dynasty at the end of the 8th century.certain Incriptions in the temple proves that the temple belongs to the period of king Nandivarman II (720–796 CE).

Neervanna Perumual Temple

 

situated on top of a hill Sri Neervannaperumal Temple, Thiruneermalai is one among the 108 holy temples of lord vishnu. Since the mountain is surrounded by water it is also known as “Thothadri”. Thoya means “Water” and Adhiri means “Mountain” (malai). Devotees bathe in the water surrounding the temple for health and cure from illness and for a clear ,sharp and peacefull mind.

Nithyakalyana Perumal

located in the village Thiruvindandai it is considered as one of 108 holy temples of lord vishnu.devotees believes that the temple bestow good luck to those wishing to get married, and help remove obstacles that prevent marriages.made in dravidian architectural style , it is believed to have been built during the reign of pallava dynasty.

Pandava Thoothar Perumal Temple

Pandava Thoothar Perumal Temple is located in kanchipuram.temple is dedicated to hindu god vishnu who is worshipped as Pandava Thoothar Perumal and his wife godess lakshami as rukmani.it is one of the 108 holy temples of lord vishnu.it is believed to be one of the oldest temple in kanchipuram.it is believed to have been built during the reign of pallava dynasty in 8 century A.D.

Pavalavannam Temple

the Pavalavannam Temple is located in temple town of kanchipuram .it isone of the 108 holy temples dedicated to hindu god Vishnu.this temple is constructed in dravidian architectural style and is believed to have been built during medieval times.The temple follows the traditions of the Thenkalai sect of Vaishnavite tradition

Eri-Katha Ramar Temple

Yeri Katha Raamar Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Rama located in the village of Thiruninravur in the town Maduranthakam of kanchipuram district India.lord rama  was called Yeri Kaththa Ramar, because RAMA protected the town from overflowing Lake.the prisiding diety of Lord Rama along with his consort sita & lakshmana gives are in standing posture. Lord Rama is not found with his weapons bow & arrow but with a stick .the temple is believed to havebeen built during the Pallava dynasty reign,and is estimated to be 1600 years old.

Adhiparasakthi Siddhar Peetam

located in Melmaruvathur town of kanchipuram district it is some 42 km away from the town of kanchipuram and 92 km from chennai.it is believed that This is the place where 21 saints, men as well as women from different religion, left their human forms behind, while they are still alive.The basic tenet of Melmaruvathur Adhiparasakthi Siddhar Peetam is believed to be “One Mother, One Humanity”, meaning the whole human race is one and all the human beings who inhibit this vast earth are children of Mother Goddess and therefore there is no distinction amongst the human beings on any basis, be it religion, race, creed, community, caste or even gender

Kanchi Kamakoti Peetham

established by Adi Sankara himself as Moolamnaya Sarvagnja Peetam in 482 b.c.it is a Hindu monastic institution located in Kanchipuram district in Tamil Nadu. the word ‘Kamakodi’ is of Tamil origin, referring to Goddess Durga.’Kodi’ refers to Durga in the ancient Tamil Sangam literature. Kanchipuram is referred to as Kachi.Apart from Religious activities, MUTT concentrates on Society Development, Education and Medical Establishments.it is located at  Enathur village, just 5 kms from Kanchipuram town.

Sundaravarada Perumal Temple

 

located in Uthiramerur, a village in kanchipuram district ,some85 km from chennaithis temple is dedicated to hindu god vishnu.constructed in traditional dravidian architecture this temple is believed to have been built by kings of pallava dynasty in 8th century B.C with later contributions from  with later additions from the Chola, Pandya, Sambuvaraya, Vijayanagara Raya dynasties.Sundaravarada Perumal temple covers an area of about 2 acres (0.81 hectares).Unlike other South Indian temples.where there in only one sanctum housing the presiding deity, Sundaravarada temple has a two storied sanctum and three shrines in cardinal directions around the sactum. The temple follows the traditions of the Thenkalai sect of Vaishnavite tradition and follows Vaikasana aagama

Thiruparuthikundram Jain Temples

 

In Thiruparuthikundram stand two great monuments of Kanchipuram ancient heritage of Jainism’s. In addition to the existing Siva Kanchi and Vishnu Kanchi, this area is known as Jaina Kanchi.It is said that they were built around 6 century A.D. Lord Mahavir is the main deity in one temple, and other is dedicated to Tirthankaras.the first section with lord Mahaveerar idol was built in 556 AD by the king of Simmavarma Pallava and The second section was built in 12th century AD.