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Places of Interest in Kanchipuram

VARADARAJAR TEMPLE
Veradarajar temple is a massive and impressive edifice. The hundred -pillar-hall erected during the Vijayangar period in this temple is noted for its exquisite sculptures. The ornamental rings carved out of a single stone in a chain at the four corners are the special features of the hall.

VAIKUNTA PERUMAL TEMPLE

This is one of the important Vishnu temples built by the Pallava King Nandivarman Pallavamalla in the 7th Century AD. Numerous inscriptions are found in this temple relating to the wars between the Pallavas and Chalukyas. The presiding deity Lord Vishnu is depicted in sitting, standing and reclining postures.

KAILASANATHAR TEMPLE

Built by Rajasimha and his son Mahendra in the 8th century AD, this temple is noted for its architecture and sculptures. There are 58 small shrines situated around the main shrine as a compound wall. Paintings of Fresco-style adorn the inner walls of the shrines. Sandstone was used in the construction of this temple.

EKAMBARESWARER TEMPLE
Another ancient temple of kancheepuram, it has been renovated by the Pallavas, the Cholas and the Vijayanagar Kings. The 57 meters (188') high Rajagopuram is one of the tallest towers in south India. The 2,501- years old mango tree inside the temple has 4 branches each yielding different varieties of mangoes. This temple has five spacious corridors (prakarams) and a beautiful 1,000- pillar hall.

KAMAKSHI AMMAN TEMPLE
This one of the three holy places of Sakthi worship in India, the others being Madurai and Varanasi. The temple in the present form was built by the Cholas during 14th Century AD.

ANNA MEMORIAL
Kancheepuram is the birth place of Dr.C.N. Annadurai, the scholar-statesman, affectionately called 'Anna', meaning Elder brother by the general Public. His house located here has been converted into a memorial.

ENATHUR (5 KMS)
Rustic rural setting adorn this village. Kanchi Sankara Mutt, has set up a University for Advanced learning at Enathur. Library with ancient books, palmleaf manuscripts on various subjects are housed in this university complex. 60 feet-high statue of Adi Sankara is put up in front of the University. Hundreds and thousands of pilgrims and scholars frequent this place regularly.

HANDLOOM INDUSTRY
The temple city is also world renowned for the gorgeous hand-woven silk sarees of myriad dazzling colours, noted for their shine, finish and matchless beauty. The exquisite silk sarees are woven from pure mulberry silk in contrasting colours and have an enviable reputation for lustre, durability and finish