History of Kanchipuram Temples and the Famous Temples in Kanchipuram

Posted Date: 22-Mar-2011	Category: Temples
Author: kavitha gopal	Member Level: Gold	Points: 20 (Rs 15)

This article History of Kanchipuram Temples and the Famous Temples in Kanchipuram gives the details of history, Famous Temples in Kanchipuram, Ekambareshwar Temple,Kailasanathar Temple,Kamakshi Amman Temple, Sakkishwaran Temple and Kanchipuram Varadaraja Perumal Temple timings. History of Kanchipuram Silk Sarees.

Kanchipuram History

Kanchipuram popularly known as the golden city and it is considered the second holiest city in India next only to Varanasi. The distance of Chennai to Kanchipuram is 70km. Nagareshu Kanchi is the greatest. Reputed to possess once upon a time more than a thousand temples, it was famous as the city of temples. At present only a few of them have survived the ravages of time and invasions. It was the historic capital of the Pallavas from the 6th to 8th centuries and later become the citadel of Cholas, Vijayanagar kings, the Muslims and the British.

History of Kanchipuram Temples

Kanchipuram was the meeting place of Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism. It was a centre for learning Tamil culture and religious background for centuries. Adi Shankaracharya, Appar, Siruthundar and the great Bhikku Bodhidharma lived and worked here. The Kamakshi Peetham was established here by Shankara. Kanchipuram is said to have inspired the builders of rocks temples at Badami and Ellora. There are so many tourist destinations in Kanchipuram to express the history of this holy city.

The Famous Temples in Kanchipuram

The city of kanchipuram is considered under three divisions Shaiva Kanchi, Vishnu Kanchi and Jaina Kanchi based on the dominant faith of each sect. At present, there are about a hundred temples built during the time of various periods which provide ample opportunity for the study of temple architecture in South India.
Kanchipuram Ekambareshwar Temple
Kanchipuram Kailasanathar Temple
Kanchipuram Kamakshi Amman Temple
Kanchipuram Sakkishwaran Temple
Kanchipuram Varadaraja Perumal Temple

Kanchipuram Silk Sarees

Today, Kanchipuram possesses all the amenities of modern life. For generations, it has been famous for weaving silk. It has gained reputation for Kanchi silk sarees for Lustre, durability, contrasting colours and superb finish. Kanchipuram silk sarees are available in different format. Nowdays people prefer Kanchipuram silk sarees for all occasions.

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