Kanchipuram

Kancipuram constitutes one amongst the most sacred places in Indian sub continent. Located in the state of Tamil Nadu and about 80 kilometres from the capital city, the place features some illustrious pilgrim sites. The city (Kanchipuram) lies to the south west of Chennai metropolitan city and is adjoined by other important state districts like Vellore, Tiruvallur and Tiruvannamalai. History The history of Kanchipuram is marked by great many events encompassing the occupation of lands by some great South Indian dynasties. The city is believed to have been established in the 4th century A.D. by the mighty Pallava kingdom. From 4th century to 9th century the city developed into a major cultural and learning centre under Pallavas. After Pallavas, Cholas took the reigns and directed the city to reach new heights. The region, still later witnessed the occupation by Vijaya Nagar empires. All of these dynasties, on their turn contributed in the advancement of this place and left behind some flagrant landmarks in the form of temples and religious sites. Attractions Kanchipuram is importantly known for its prominent temples and silk fabrics. The city houses about 108 great temples dedicated to Shiva (Lord Siva) and 18 temples dedicated to Lord Vishnu. All of these, that is126 temples, add to the reputed ones and there are numerous less known ones too. Some of these influential temples include names like Ekambareshvara Temple, Kailasanatha Temple, Vaikuntha Perumal Temple, Kamakshi Amman Temple, Varadarajaperumal Temple, Sankaramandam, etc. The temples, mostly built by Pallavas, are the best specimens of Dravidian architecture. The temple features include imposing gopurams, ornamentation of the temple structure including gopurams and the pillared walls, lingams and sculptures. The temples are visited by large number of visitors throughout the year. One more important feature of the city is the production of silk fabrics. The Kanchipuram Silk Sarees are very popular, among the Indian mass (women), for their intricate hand works and durability. The hand loom industry and tourism industry are two important contributors of the revenue in the city. AccommodationKanchipuram does not feature any luxury or class hotels as such. However, the region is provided with numerous budget hotels that cater to the tourists' needs. Some known hotels of the region include Jaybala International, Raja's Lodge, Sri Vela Lodge, Kusal Lodge, etc.Accessibility
Kanchipuram an be directly reached by taking a bus or boarding a train from the Chennai city. The bus services to Kanchipuram are available from Chennai, Mammalapuram and Chengalpattu districts.
The railway services are provided by the Southern Railways. It takes about two hours to reach the place, from Chennai, by bus and little less by travelling in a train.
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Food & Dining
.. Restaurants.. Pubs/Bars.. Coffee/Cafes
Recreation
.. Amusement Parks.. Art Galleries.. Auditoriums.. Cinemas
Careers
.. Colleges.. Institutions.. Schools.. Play Schools
Health
.. Blood Banks.. Diagnostics Centers.. Doctors.. Health Clubs .. Hospitals.. 24hr Chemists
Shopping & Services
.. Beauty Parlours.. Courier Services.. Departmental Stores.. Estate Agents.. Florists.. Housekeeping Services
.. Packers & Movers.. Places to Shop.. Shopping Malls.. Taxi & Cabs.. Tailors

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