Kanchipuram district

The city of a thousand temples and the ancient Pallava capital of South India, equally famous for its ancient stone-carved temples and handloom silk sarees.

Kanchipuram district is located in northern Tamil Nadu, India, adjacent to Chennai. Its capital was the ancient capital of the Pallava dynasty and is one of the seven sacred cities of Hinduism. Kailasanathar Temple and Vaikuntha Perumal Temple preserve the essence of early Dravidian architecture, while Ekambareswarar Temple, Kamakshi Amman Temple, and Varadharaja Perumal Temple remain highly active with worshipers, and Jaina Kanchi witnesses diverse religious traditions. Silk Street offers a look at the hand-weaving of Kanchipuram sarees. The most comfortable period is from November to February. The gateway is Chennai Airport, accessible by road or suburban railway.

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