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The first thing to do when you travel to kanchipuram is to visit its temple for which the city is known and don’t forget to take blessings from temple elephants which is a tradition in tamil nadu. You can also visit old dutch settelment in sardas you can visit silk factories to see  how traditional kanjivaram saris are made by skilled craftsman and if you like saris you can directly buy from those factories. If you are an animal lover you can visit crocodile farm, Vedanthangal and Arignar Anna Zoological Park. If you have kids, you can take them to Kishkinta theme park . And for sports and adventure freaks kanchipuram has Mudaliarkuppam and Muttukadu water sports facility And if you are fascinated by the culture and traditions of tamil nadu you can visit .Kanchi Kudil or shakuntala Jagannathan Museum of Folk Art.

kanchipuram district has Mudaliarkuppam and Muttukadu boat house which offer facilities such as rowing, cruising, speed boating, waters cooting and kayaking.kanchipuram also has a zoological park known as Arignar Anna Zoological Park ,Vedanthangal bird sanctuary and a crocodile bank where  you can see very rare animals in theirnatural habitate and you can also spot hundreds of types of migratory birds from different countries.Shakuntala Jagannathan Museum of Folk Art and Kanchi Kudil are also located in kanchipuram,both of which are great place for history enthusiast.kanchipuram district also has a artificial lake named Maduranthakam lake.Kishkinta theme park is also located at kanchipuram,which is a fun place for kids.the town of kanchipuram also has various cinema halls where you can watch movies with friends and family.

Dec-Jan

Thai Poosam celebrations atadhiparasakthi Siddhar Peetam

Vaikuntha Ekadashi celebration at Nityakalyana Perumal

Vaikunta Ekadashi celebration at Tiru Parameswara Vinnagaram

Feb-Mar

Maha Sivarathri celebration at Kailasanathar Temple.

Annual Windsurfing regatta at Muttukadu boat house.

Mar-Apr

Panguni Uthiram Brahmotsavam celebration at Ekambareswarar Temple.

March 3rd – Bangaru Adigalar’s Birthday at atadhiparasakthi Siddhar Peetam

Ramanavami festival at Eri-Katha Ramar Temple

The chariot festival at Ulahalanda Perumal Temple

Panguni Uthiram festival celebration at ekambareswar Temple is the most popular of all the temple festivals in Kanchipuram

chariot festival and float festival at Kanchi Kamakshi temple.

Apr-May

Chithirai Mahotsavam celebration of Varada Raja Perumal, the longest of its kind, is celebrated for 21 days.

Brahmotsavam celebration at Sundaravarada Perumal Temple.

May-June

Brahmostavam celebration at Varadaraja Perumal temple.

The Vaikasi Brahmotsavam celebration at Tiru Parameswara Vinnagaram.

June-July

Kodai Utsavam meaning Summer Festival.

July-Aug

Thiru Adi Pooram [Thiruvadipuram] is colourful festival of this month.

Ani Brahmostavam celebration at Eri-Katha Ramar Temple.

Aadi Pooram celebrationan at Adhiparasakthi Siddhar Peetam.

Aug-Sep

Sri Jayanthi or Krishna Jayanthi is celebrated at all the lord vishnu temples on the day of the Star Rohini of this month.

The Annual Pavitrotsavam is celebrated at all the lord Vishnu Temples in tamil nadu.

Sep-Oct

Navratri is celebrated all over tamil nadu as well as india.

Navaratri celebration at Kamakshi Amman Temple is very famous.

Oct-Nov

Deepavali also known as festival of light is celebrated in tamil nadu as well as all over india

 

How to reach Kamakshi Temple, Ekambareswarar Temple in Kanchipuram

By Bus: Kamakshi Temple in Kanchipuram is 75 kms from Chennai.

By Railways: The nearest Railway Station is Kanchipuram. From Kanchipuram private taxis and buses are available to reach this temple.

By Flight: Chennai is the nearest airport. From Chennai the temple is 75 kms away.

How to reach Kailasanathar Temple in Kanchipuram

By Bus: Kailasanathar Temple is 3 Km from Kanchi bus stand, situated in west side of Kanchipuram. Auto-rickshaws are available that drives you to the temple from bus stand. Temple located 1.5 km away from Kanchipuram. Kanchipuram is 75 kms from Chennai.

By Railways: The nearest Railway Station is Kanchipuram. From Kanchipuram, the temple is 2.7 km away. Private taxis are available to reach this temple.

By Flight: Chennai is the nearest airport. From Chennai the temple is 75 kms away.

How to reach: Varadharaja Perumal Temple in Kanchipuram

By Bus: From Kanchipuram there are many auto-rickshaws that drive you to the temple. Kanchipuram is well connected by several bus services from Chennai and other places in Tamil Nadu.

By Railways: Located a km away from Kanchipuram Railway Station. From Kanchipuram Railway Station private taxis are available to reach this temple. Kanchipuram rail-line is connected to Chennai, Pondicherry, Nagaercoil and Madurai.

By Flight: Chennai is the nearest airport. From Chennai the temple in Kanchipuram is 75 kms away.

How to reach Ashtabujakaram Temple in Chinna Kanchipuram

By Bus: Ashtabujakaram Temple in Chinna Kanchipuram is 75 kms from Chennai.

By Railways: The nearest Railway Station is Kanchipuram. From Kanchipuram private taxis and buses are available to reach this temple.

By Flight: Chennai is the nearest airport. From Chennai, the temple is 75 kms away.

How to reach Sri Vaikunda Perumal Temple,kanchipuram

By Railways: nearest station is kanchipuram station about 1km from temple

By Flight:: nearest airport is chennai airport about  60 km away.

By Bus: regular buses are available from Chennai.

How to reach Karchapeswarar Temple in Kanchipuram

By Bus: Karchapeswarar Temple is adjacent to Kanthakottam Temple. is approx 3 Km away from Kanchi bus stand; a 1km away from Inchambakkam railway station. Somehow there is no local bus service in Kanchipuram. To reach the temple many auto-rickshaws are available there.

By Railways: Karchapeswarar temple is located adjacent to Kanthakottam temple, a kilometer away from Inchambakkam railway station. From Kanchipuram, the temple is 3km away. Private taxis are available to reach this temple.

By Flight: Chennai is the nearest airport. From Chennai the temple is 75 kms away.

How to reach Sri Ulagalandha Perumal Temple in Kanchipuram

By Bus: From Kanchipuram there are many auto-rickshaws that drive you to the temple. Kanchipuram is well connected by several bus services from Chennai and other places in Tamil Nadu.

By Railways: Located a km away from Kanchipuram Railway Station. From Kanchipuram Railway Station private taxis are available to reach this temple. Kanchipuram rail-line is connected to Chennai, Pondicherry, Nagaercoil and Madurai.

By Flight: Chennai is the nearest airport. From Chennai the temple in Kanchipuram is 75 kms away.

How to reach Thiruvelukkai Temple in Kanchipuram

By Bus: From Kanchipuram there are many auto-rickshaws that drive you to the temple. Kanchipuram is well connected by several bus services from Chennai and other places in Tamil Nadu.

By Railways: Located a km away from Kanchipuram Railway Station. From Kanchipuram Railway Station private taxis are available to reach this temple. Kanchipuram rail-line is connected to Chennai, Pondicherry, Nagaercoil and Madurai.

By Flight: Chennai is the nearest airport. From Chennai the temple in Kanchipuram is 75 kms away.

How to reach Matangesvara Temple in Kanchipuram

By Bus: From Kanchipuram there are many auto-rickshaws that drive you to the temple.

By Railways: From Kanchipuram Railway Station, private taxis are available to reach this temple. Kanchipuram rail-line is connected to Chennai, Pondicherry, Nagaercoil and Madurai.

By Flight: Chennai is the nearest airport. From Chennai the temple in Kanchipuram is 75 kms away.

How to reach Nithya kalyana Perumal

By Railways: nearest station is chennai station about 40 km from temple

By Flight:: nearest airport is chennai airport about  42 km away.

By Bus: regular buses are available from Chennai.

How to reach Neervanna Perumual Temple

By Railways: nearest station is chennai station about 40 km from temple

By Flight:: nearest airport is chennai airport about  15 km away.

By Bus: regular buses are available from Chennai.

How to reach Pandava Thoothar Perumal Temple

By Bus: From Kanchipuram there are many auto-rickshaws that drive you to the temple.

By Railways: From Kanchipuram Railway Station, private taxis are available to reach this temple. Kanchipuram rail-line is connected to Chennai, Pondicherry, Nagaercoil and Madurai.

By Flight: Chennai is the nearest airport. From Chennai the temple in Kanchipuram is 75 kms away.

FAMOUS

kanchipuram is famous for its temple and is known as the city of 1000 temples.Many of the temples are over 1000 year old and have historical importance.

GOLD AND SILVER LIZARDS

The Varadaraja Perumal temple at Kanchipuram as the silver and gold lizards on the ceiling of a small chamber in this temple. With mystical diagrams of the sun and moon near it, this large lizard is supposed to wipe out all the accumulated “doshams” if we get to touch it.  Touching these lizards on the ceiling nullifies the negative effects that we might have accumulated in the course of our living, knowingly or unknowingly. Belief is that one will be relieved of all diseases if one prays to Lord Varadarajan and touches the Lizard on the way out.

3500 YEARS OLD MANGO TREE

There is sacred mango tree inside ekambareswarar temple which is supposed to be more than 3500 years old. This tree is the sthala vruksham temple tree of this temple. There are four branches of tree representing the 4 Vedas and the tree bears 4 different types of mango fruits in 4 different seasons and This temple has five spacious corridors (prakrams) as well as a stunning 1,000 – pillar hall.

CHITRAGUPTA TEMPLE

Chitragupta is a chief accountant and the minister of lord yama. A hindu god assigned with the task of keeping records of all the goods and evil deeds of humans and accordingly decides to send them to heaven and hell.

KANCHIPURAM SILK

There is one more thing kanchipuram is famous for – for its silk industry which dates back almost 400 years. silk sarees commonly known as Kanjivaram Sari are wovened by pure mulberry silk and are very well known in india for its purity, fine quality.and craftsmanship, which has helped earn its name. An estimated 5,000 families are involved in sari production in kanchipuram.

Food /cuisine

kanchipuram is specifically famous for its idli known as kachipuram idli or koli idli. It is a vegetarian dish made with rice and pulse. It is famous for its unique test and its massive size. Tamilnadu is mostly famous for its vegetarian food but due to kanchipuram being a costal district you can also enjoy traditional seafood dishes which are fresh as well as spicy in flavour there are many restaurants which serves north indian cuisine as well as continental, chinese cuisines and other international cuisines.

 

kanchipuram-Non religious places

• Mudaliarkuppam boat house
• Sadras fort
• Mamallapuram or Mahabalipuram
• Kanchi Kudil
• Shakuntala Jagannathan Museum of Folk Art
• Crocodile Bank
• Muttukadu boat house
• Maduranthakam lake
• Arignar Anna Zoological Park
• Chennai Trade Centre
• Rajiv Gandhi Memorial
• Vedanthangal bird sanctuary
• Kalpakkam
• Kishkinta theme park

History of the place (non religious)

Maduranthakam

It is a small town located in kanchipuram district.this town is famous for its artificial  Maduranthakam lake which was built by chola king uttam chola in 10 century A,D.this lake is second only to lake Verranam in size thus second largest lake in tamil nadu.this town is also famous for its rice mills and for vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary which is situated nearby.temple dedicated to hindu god rama known Eri-Katha Ramar Temple is also located in the town of Madurantakam.

Arignar Anna Zoological Park

Also known as Vandalur Zoo ,it is largest zoological garden in india.it was originally set up in the year 1855 by Edward Green Balfour, the then director of the Government Central Museum at Madras and officialy opened 1985 at its current location,  it is located in the town of vandalur in kancipuram district just outside the city of chennai.it spreads over an area of 1490 acre(602 hectares) including a 92.45-hectare (228.4-acre) rescue and rehabilitation centre. The zoo houses 2,553 species of flora and fauna. As of 2012 the park houses around 1,500 wild species, including 46 endangered species, in its 160 enclosures.As of 2010, there were about 47 species of mammals, 63 species of birds,31 species of reptiles, 5 species of amphibians, 25 species of fishes, and 10 species of insects in the park.this zoo also houses a forest museum that has information about plants and minerals .

Chennai Trade Centre

 

Chennai Trade Centre is a permanent exhibition complex spreading over an area of 25.48 acres it was built to facilitate Trade and Business Conventions, Exhibitions fairs and develop tourism.it is located in the town of nandambakkam in kanchipuram district.

Rajiv Gandhi Memorial

this place is very infamous history as it is the site where former prime miniter of india rajiv gandhi was killed in suicide bombing in the year 1991.The blast site is surrounded by seven pilliars and A stone mural marks the spot of his death.

Vedanthangal bird sanctuary

 

located in the district kanchipuram just 30 km from the town of kanchipuram Vedanthangal is the oldest water bird sanctuary in the country which covers an area of 75 acre(30 hectares) it was originally setup in year 1936 when it was officially recognized as a sanctuary.In the government order dated 8 July 1988, the area was declared as ‘Vedanthangal Lake Bird Sanctuary’, under the Wildlife Protection Act of 1972.More than 40,000 birds (including 26 rare species), from various parts of the world visit the sanctuaryduring the migratory season every yearBest time to visit this sanctuary is from Novemberto March. During this time, birds are seen busy building and maintaining their nests.Migratory birds like Herons, Egrets, White Ibis, Spoonbills, Swans and Grey Wagtails visit and breed here during the season.

Kalpakkam

 

established in 1971 it is a small town in the district kanchipuram situated on the Coromandel Coast.it is mainly famous for its nuclear power plant which was started in the year 1980.Kalpakkam is also very close to Mamallapuram – one of the famous tourist destinations in tamil nadu.

Kishkinta theme park

opened up in the year 1995 Kishkinta theme park spreads over an area of 120 acres with scenic landscapes, fountains etc. it also have various entertaining things like pools,water rides,roller coasters, toy trains. it is located some 35 km away from the town of kanchipuram

Mudaliarkuppam

 

developed by the Tamil Nadu Tourism Development Corporation on the Odiyur lake back waters.Mudaliarkuppam Boat House , is a water sport facility.it is also known as Raindrop Boat House.maintained and operated by the TTDC, is 90 kms from the city of Chennai and30 kms South of Mamallapuram on the East Coast Road. This boat house has varieties of boats, water scooters,speed boats to suit the taste of the visitors.It has rowing, cruising, speed boating, waters cooting and kayaking facilities.Boating trip is also arranged to the nearest beach island inthe Odiyur Lake. Mudaliarkuppam backwaters habitat consisting of coastal water mudflats, sand banks and salt pansis is famous for wadind birds and migratory ducks .Hundreds of greater flamingos can be spotted here throughout the year.

Sadras

 

located on the Coromandel coastline in kanchipuram district, 65 km from the town of kanchipuram ,sardas is a lovely seaside town. in the year 1648, the Dutch began a factory at Sadras and Soon a fort was built around the factory .Inside the fort is an inner wall and to one side is an old Dutch cemetery. The 19 graves here date between 1670 and 1790. The fortress was raided by the British in 1818 and is now now maintained by the Archaeological Survey of India.

Mamallapuram

 

the historic town  of Mamallapuram or Mahabalipuram was established by the pallava dynasty in 6-7 century A.D.Mamallapuram was very important and busy seaport during 7 century A.D.The Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram has been classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.the architecture in mamallapuram is a fine example of dravidian architectural style.The Pallava King Narasimha Varman I , was a great wrestler with the title MAMALLAN, hence it was named MAMALLAPURAM. Sculpture and Art college, Sculpture Workshops, Handicrafts, long and beautiful sea shore etc. in this coastal town  attracts millions of tourist throughout the year.it is located some 65 km away from the city of kanchipuram.

Kanchi Kudil

It is located at Sangeetha Vidwan Nainar Pillai Street (Old Putheri Street) Kancheepuram. Kanchi Kudil was born of a desire to turn nearly 100 year old ancestral house into a place of tourist interest. While temples and monuments index the cultural life of a city, the real soul of a place is to be found in its people and their homes. The Tourist get a feel of the classical living of life in a historic place like Kancheepuram. Craft exhibition and live demo by artisans are arranged during peak tour seasons to attract overseas tourists. To reach the ‘Kanchi Kudil’, you need to take the road opposite to the famous Ekambareeswarar Temple, go to the dead end, turn right and after a few meters you can locate it next to a small temple on the left side of the road.

Shakuntala Jagannathan Museum of Folk Art

Shakuntala Jagannathan Museum of Folk Art is located in a 400 year old heritage house called ‘Brahma Mandiram’ in Kanchipuram, near Chennai in Tamil Nadu. It is located close to Ekambareeswarar Temple. in the museum There are three wall paintings representing three periods in the history of Kanchipuram, from the ancient (300 BC) till the 20th century.Furnitures , Antique Dolls, Ancient Palm Leaves, Musical Instruments, Pooja items, Lamps, Stone Sculptures, Paintings, Traditional Dressing & Make-up Cases, Silk ,Cotton and Handloom men and women’s wear, Jewellery and Indological Books are on display in this museum.

Crocodile Bank

known as Madras Crocodile Bank Trust and Centre for Herpetology ,it isfirst crocodile breeding centre in Asia andthe biggest crocodile sanctuary in India .it covers an area of 8.5 acres (3.4 ha) and As of 2011, the Crocodile bank has a total of 2,483 animals, including 14 species of crocodiles, 10 species of turtles, 3 species of snakes, and 1 species of lizard. it was established in 1976 as Madras Crocodile Bank by herpetologist Romulus Whitaker and his wife Zai Whitaker and now included turtles, lizards and snakes as well.

Muttukadu boat house

It is a watersport zone and a backwater area which was established in 1984 by Tamil Nadu Tourism Development Corporation (TTDC).this facility offers rowing, wind surfing, water skiing, and speedboat riding. it is ideal picnic destination with enticing green back ground and glittering blue sky and sea , with food court facility.Annual Windsurfing regatta is organized in the month of February.

 

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.