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About Kanchipuram:
Kanchipuram is located in the state of Tamil Nadu in southern India and is located at a distance of 71 kilometers from Chennai. Kanchipuram, known as the Golden City of a thousand temples, is one of the seven holiest cities in India. Kanchipuram was the capital of the Pallavas, the Cholas, and the Rayas of Vijayanagar successively. The Pallavas constructed some of the finest temples in the city during the 6th and the 7th centuries.
Kanchipuram was also a great place of learning, as, Sri Sankaracharya, Appar, Siruthonder, and the great Buddhist Bhikkhu lived and worked in this city. In the present times, Kanchipuram is not only famous for its temples but also popular for its hand-woven heavy silk fabrics.
Tourist Attractions:
The Sakkiswarar Temple, built by the Cholas, is located near the Kamakshi Amman Temple and is a major attraction in the city.
The Vaikuntha Perumal Temple is an important Vishnu temple built in the 7th century A.D. by the Pallava King Nandivarman Pallavamalla. Many inscriptions are found in the temple which is related to the wars between the Chalukyas and the Pallavas.
The other places of interest are the Kailasanatha Temple, Ekambareswarar Temple, and the 57 meters high Rajagopuram, one of the tallest towers in South India.
Accommodation:
The city of Kanchipuram offers nice accommodation which can take care of all types of tourists with different budgets. The hotels of Kanchipuram are famous for their warm and affectionate hospitality
How to Reach Kanchipuram:
The nearest airports of Kanchipuram are at Chennai, from where regular flights connect the city with all other major cities in India and abroad. Regular rail services are available to Chennai, Tirupati and Bangalore. A great network of good roads provides regular bus services to and from Bangalore, Chennai and other places.
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