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Situated
70 km from Chennai and located on Bangalore-Chennai highway, Kanchipuram,'The
Golden City of Temple' is one of the seven great cities of ancient
India and only one south city of Vindhyas. The city of Kanchipuram
has served as a royal capital to the greatest empires for centuries
and this is reflected in the many exceptional temples that are constructed
in different styles by different rulers.
The city has also become famous as the Silk Town since it is home
to the finest silk industry in India. Kanjeevaram silk woven out
of pure mulberry is considered the best in luster, contrasting colors,
and durability.
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Situated
on the west side of the town, this temple of Kailashnath is considered
to be the oldest and most beautiful temple in Kanchipuram and in
the whole of South India. It was build by Raja Rajsimha of Pallava
dynasty in the first quarter of 8th century on request of the queen.
The facade of the temple was completed by his son Raja Mahendra
Barman III. |
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Perumal Temple |
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The construction of the temple was completed in the 7th century
A.D and was built by the Pallava king Nandivarman Pallavamalla.
The presiding deity, Lord Vishnu is shown here by life like sculptures
in sitting, standing and reclining postures. The walls of temple
are inscribed with description about the wars between the Pallavas
and Chlukyas. The temple also has a 1000-pillared hall that has
turned out to be a major tourist attraction. |
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The
Kailasanathar Temple was constructed by the Pallava kings in the
8th century AD and has an attractive panel depicting Shiva and Parvati
in the midst of one of their innumerable dance competitions. The
architecture of this temple resembles the Shore Temple at Mahabalipuram.
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| » Vedanthangal
Birds Sanctuary |
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It
is one of the major Water Bird Sanctuaries in India.of 48 Kms from
Kanchipuram . The birds nest on the branches of submerged trees.
Storks, Egrets, Cormorants, Darter, Flamingos, Pelicans, moor hens,
herons, kingfishers, sandpipers, white ibis,spoonbills, swans and
grey wagtails are some of the birds which arrive here during season
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| » How
to reach Kanchipuram |
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By Road : Kanchipuram is 75 kms away from
Chennai and is well connected by a good network of roads. There
are frequent bus services from Kanchi to Chennai, Bangalore and
other places.
By Air : The nearest airport is Chennai International Airport,
just a 2 hours drive away.
By Rail : Can be reached from Chennai central railway station
and Arakkonam railway station.
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