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Top Kanchipuram Hotels
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Hotels(14)|Ratings(30)|Reviews(30) Last rated May 11th 2012
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Rs. 700
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Rs. 1000
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Rs. 800
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Rs. 1000
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Rs. 500
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Rs. 2800
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Rs. 400
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Rs. 1500
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Rs. 800
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Rs. 400
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Kanchipuram, Title: Yagambaranathar Temple Inside View
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Kanchipuram, known as the ‘City of 1000 Temples’, is a famous temple city located in the north-eastern coast of Tamil Nadu. Well-known for its glorious culture, heritage and famous silk sarees, the city is bound by Vellore and Thiruvannamalai districts in the west, Thiruvallur and Chennai districts in the north, Villupuram districts in the south and Bay of Bengal in the east. The city has a coastline of around 57 km and a total geographical area of 4393.37 hectares.
Being one of the ancient cities in South India, the history of Kanchipuram can be traced back to the reign of the Pallavas. Kanchipuram acquired its glory under the Pallava dynasty, from the 4th to 9th centuries and was the capital city of the Pallavas. Most of the temples in this town were constructed during this period. Subsequently, the city was ruled by the Cholas, the Vijayanagara dynasty and the British.
Kanchipuram, considered as the cultural capital of Tamil Nadu, is one of the most sacred pilgrim centres for Hindus. The temples and monuments seen in the city are an example of the architectural mastery of Dravidian dynasties in the South.
Sakkiswarar Temple, Vaikunta Perumal Temple, Kailasanatha Temple, Ekambareswarar Temple, Kamakshi Amman Temple etc. are some of the important temples in Kanchipuram. The city is regarded as the seat of Kanchi Matha, a Hindu religious institution and is also famous for being the birth place of Saint Ramanuja, the father of Vaishnavisim. Kanchipuram, renowned for its silk sarees, is also called as the ‘Silk City’.
Kanchipuram is 76 km away from Chennai and the nearest airport is also at Chennai. Local transportation facilities are available from the airport to the destination. Kanchipuram has a rail station which is connected to major cities like Chennai, Madurai, Nagercoil and others. State run as well as private buses run from Chennai and other nearby cities to Kanchipuram.
The best time to visit Kanchipuram is during the winter season, from September to February.
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Temples town
VICTOR,Chennai Review date: 13th March 2012
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Overview of the destination
Kanchipuram is a temple city with more silk sarees mill and shops.Kanchipuram having more pilgrim tempels and most of the peoples are devotees of hind..
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Kanchipurum
vello, Review date: 5th January 2010
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I used Kanchipurum as a base station to travel to North Arcot to viisit family there. I am a South African of indian origin. The Soorya Baboo hotel w..
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Kanchipuram has a number of sightseeing destinations, of which the temples are most noteworthy. The Kanchi Kamakshi Temple dedicated to Goddess Parvathi is the most prominent attraction.
The Ekambaranatha Temple is another option. The Vaikuntha Perumal Temple is structured with pillared corridors around the sanctum. Kailasanathar Temple is an example of the high quality of architecture of that time.
The Ekambeshwarar Temple, located north-west of Kanchipuram is the largest temple across the town. The temple spanning 40 acres dates back to the Pallava period. The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and features a 3,500 years old mango tree in the inner sanctum.
There is also an international library at Enathur, located at a distance of 3.5 m from Kanchipuram town. This library contains bulk of manuscripts written on palm leaves. The library is an integral part of the Kanchipuram Shankara University.
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