| About Kanchipuram |
| Kanchipuram is one of India's holiest sites, also known as the city of thousand temples. The sacred seat of the Shankaracharya, Kanchipuram is situated about 70 Kms from Chennai, on the Northern East coast of Tamilnadu. Kanchipuram, Kanchi, or Kancheepuram (also sometimes Conjeevaram) is a municipality and headquarters to Kancheepuram district. |
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| Best Time To Visit |
| September to May is the ideal time to visit this place. |
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| Airport/Ways To Reach |
| Chennai International Airport, 2 hrs drive away. |
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City of Thousand Temples
Kanchipuram is one among the most sacred pilgrimage sites in India. The city has some of the most grand and majestic temples to sweep you off your feet, with their striking architectural marvel. These temples are not only sacred sites, but also a study of the architectural evolution within South Indian style of temple architecture. Here are some of them: Ekambaranathar Temple, Vaikuntha Perumal Temple, Varadaraja Temple, Kailasanathar Temple, Kamakshi Amman Temple & Covelong—a wonderful beach is nearby. Also one can visit the Sankara math (Mutt). |
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