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MAGNIFICENT TEMPLES OF KANCHIPURAM 
Kanchipuram or City of 1000 temples is one of the most-ancient cities of southern India located 70kms from chennai and traces its history to the 2nd century BCE. Kanchipuram is known for its rich history, magnificent temples and Silk sarees.
Kanchipuram or City of 1000 temples is one of the most-ancient cities of southern India located 70kms from chennai and traces its history to the 2nd century BCE. Kanchipuram is known for its rich history, magnificent temples and Silk sarees.
From the 3rd to the 9th century CE, Kanchi was the Capital city of Mighty Pallava Kingdom who ruled thondaimandalam and from 10th to 13th century, it served as the late Chola government headquarters.
Also most important Vijayanagar town from the 14th to the 17th century. Kanchipuram is also known as the âCITY OF THOUSAND TEMPLESâ. Â Kanchipuram is considered as one of the seven holiest cities in india where moksha can be obtained.
The Garuda Purana enumerates seven cities as providers of moksha, namely Ayodhya, Mathura, Haridwar, Varanasi, Kanchipuram, Avantika and Dvaraka. Out of 108 Divya desams,14 are located in kanchi.
Rulers of Pallava, Cheras, Cholas, Vijayanagar and Nayaks built many magnificent temples in this temple town.
Here you can find must visit temples in Kanchipuram.
Here you can find must visit temples in Kanchipuram.
1. KANCHI KAMAKSHI AMMAN TEMPLE
Goddess Kamakshi is the main deity and the temple is one of the 51 Shakti peetas.This temple complex has a beautiful temple tank with colourful fishes. The Goddess also has Varahi, Arupalakshmi Kalvarperumal (one of the 108 Divya Desam)
Goddess Kamakshi is the main deity and the temple is one of the 51 Shakti peetas.This temple complex has a beautiful temple tank with colourful fishes. The Goddess also has Varahi, Arupalakshmi Kalvarperumal (one of the 108 Divya Desam)
2. EKAMBARESWARAR TEMPLE
one of the five pancha Boota stalas of shiva representing "Earth". Main deities are Ekambaranthar and Thiru nilaaththingal thundathan one of the 108 Divya desams.
Rajagopurams(192ft) and 1000 pillared mandabam were built during Vijayanagar and Nayak rule.
one of the five pancha Boota stalas of shiva representing "Earth". Main deities are Ekambaranthar and Thiru nilaaththingal thundathan one of the 108 Divya desams.
Rajagopurams(192ft) and 1000 pillared mandabam were built during Vijayanagar and Nayak rule.
3. VARADARAJA PERUMAL TEMPLE
One among the most important vaishnava temples and one of 108 Divya desams. Lord athivaradar is kept in this temple's Anantasaras tank. Rajagopuram 130 ft and 100 pillared mandabam were built during Vijayanagar and Nayak rule look amazing.
One among the most important vaishnava temples and one of 108 Divya desams. Lord athivaradar is kept in this temple's Anantasaras tank. Rajagopuram 130 ft and 100 pillared mandabam were built during Vijayanagar and Nayak rule look amazing.
4. KANCHI KAILASANATHAR TEMPLE
This Architectural wonder was built by great ruler Rajasimhan under pallava rule & dedicated to lord Shiva. Consisting of 60 shrines & lion faced pillars attracts tourists from all parts of the world. It inspired raja raja chola to build big temple.
This Architectural wonder was built by great ruler Rajasimhan under pallava rule & dedicated to lord Shiva. Consisting of 60 shrines & lion faced pillars attracts tourists from all parts of the world. It inspired raja raja chola to build big temple.
5.Vaikunta Perumal temple
One among the 108 Divya desams and built by Nandivarman in 690 CE. Three different postures of Vishnu prevails here :
Seated(Ground floor), Lying(first floor, accessible during festival) and standing ( inaccessible to devotees).
One among the 108 Divya desams and built by Nandivarman in 690 CE. Three different postures of Vishnu prevails here :
Seated(Ground floor), Lying(first floor, accessible during festival) and standing ( inaccessible to devotees).
6. ULAGALANTHA PERUMAL TEMPLE
One among the 108 Divya desams dedicated to Vishnu and Lakshmi as Amudavalli. This temple houses four Divya desams namely Thirukkarvaanam, Thirukaaragam, Thiruneeragam, Thiruooragam.
One among the 108 Divya desams dedicated to Vishnu and Lakshmi as Amudavalli. This temple houses four Divya desams namely Thirukkarvaanam, Thirukaaragam, Thiruneeragam, Thiruooragam.
7. KACHAPESWARAR TEMPLE
Lord Shiva can be seen worshipped by lord Vishnu in the form of tortoise. This temple houses a beautiful pond with lot of fishes.
Lord Shiva can be seen worshipped by lord Vishnu in the form of tortoise. This temple houses a beautiful pond with lot of fishes.
8. LAKSHMI NARASIMHA PERUMAL TEMPLE
Age of the temple is 1300 years. Rajagopuram of 70 feet is worth the visit. This temple have separate Sannathis for Perumal, thayar and anjaneya Swamy. Moolavar Narasimha is 7 feet in height.
Age of the temple is 1300 years. Rajagopuram of 70 feet is worth the visit. This temple have separate Sannathis for Perumal, thayar and anjaneya Swamy. Moolavar Narasimha is 7 feet in height.
9. KUMARAKOTTAM TEMPLE
This temple is dedicated to lord Murugan. The central image of Muruga is uniquely depicted as Brahma shasta holding kamandalu(water pot) and rudraksha.
This temple is dedicated to lord Murugan. The central image of Muruga is uniquely depicted as Brahma shasta holding kamandalu(water pot) and rudraksha.
10. PAVALAVANNAR TEMPLE
10. Sanjeevarayar temple
