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Kanchipuram is a municipality in Kanchipuram district in the southern state of Tamil Nadu. It is famous for its temples and sarees.
Kanchipuram is also called as “City of 1000 Temples”. Kanchipuram is also famous for its hand woven silk sarees.
 Kanchipuram-Vishnu-Temple In Kanchipuram there are several big temples like the prominent Vishnu Temples and Shiva Temples of Tamil Nadu like Varadharaja Perumal Temple for Lord Vishnu and Ekambaranatha Templewhich is dedicated to Lord Siva. This is believed to be the earth abode of Lord Shiva. Other abodes include Chidambaram (Sky), Sri Kalahasti (air), Thiruvanaikaval (water) and Tiruvannamalai (fire), Kamakshi Amman Temple, Varadharaja Perumal Temple, Kumara Kottam, Kachapeshwarar Temple and Kailasanathar Temple.
Dedicated to Lord Siva, Kailasanatha is one of the earliest temples built by Rajasimha and his son Mahendra in the 8th century A.D. There are 58 small shrines situated round the main shrine. Fresco-style paintings adorn the inner walls of the shrines. Sandstone was used in the construction of this temple.
Kamakshi Amman Temple was built in the 14th century by the Cholas. It is dedicated to Goddess Kamakshi – the presiding deity of Kanchi. Here, the goddess is worshipped in the form of a Chakra placed in front of the idol.
Varadarajar temple is a Vishnu Temple on Hastagiri rock at the end of the town. It is a massive and impressive edifice. The Hundred-Pillar-hall erected during the Vijayanagar period in this temple is noted for its exquisite sculptures.
HOTELS:
There are a number of good tourist lodges and hotels coming up in the city of Kanchipuram. Initially there were no good hotels but lately good hotels are sprawling up. Some of the most frequented ones are: Shelter Beach Resorts, T M Hotels Pvt Ltd, Kanchi Kudil, Hotel Baboo Soorya, Hotel Jaybala International, Hotel Tamil Nadu, G R T Regency, M.M.Hotels among the most popular ones.
SHOPPING:
Kanchipuram is famous for its sarees and also the silk sarees. There are a large number of emporiums and government showrooms selling silk sarees.
HOW TO GET THERE:
Kanchipuram is well connected by trains and roads. It is connected to all the major towns and cities of Tamil Nadu. The nearest airport is the Chennai International Airport located just 75 km from Kanchipuram.
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