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 Kancheepuram is known as one of India's seven sacred cities. Kancheepuram was the historical capital of the Pallavas. It was under the Pallavas from 6th to 8th Century A.D. and later became the citadel of the Cholas, Vijayanagar Kings, the Muslims and the British. It has been a centre of Tamil learning and culture and religious background for centuries. Kanchi is also a well known centre of the finest silk sarees made in the country. Kanchi has magnificient temples of unique architecture beauty, an eloquent testimony to its glorious Dravidian heritage. Adi Sankaracharya established his episcopal seat (Kamakotipeetam) Kancheepuram is the birth place of C.N. Annadurai, former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu affectionately called as "Anna" by the people of Tamill Nadu.
PLACES OF INTEREST :
THE EKAMBARESWARAR TEMPLE :
An ancient temple of Kancheepuram, it has been renovated by the Pallavas, the Cholas and the Vijayanagar Kings. The 57 metres (188 foot ) high.
This is one of the three holy places of Sakthi worship in India. The other two are in Madurai and Varanasi. The temple in its present form was built by the Cholas during 14th Century A.D.
ANNA MEMORIAL :
Kancheepuram is the birth place of Dr.C.N.Annadurai, the Scholar Statesman, affectionately called 'ANNA'- The Elder Brother- by the general public. His house located here has been converted into a Memorial.
HANDLOOM INDUSTRY :
The temple city is also world renowned for its gorgeous hand-woven silk sarees of myriad rich colours, noted fpr their shine, finish and matchless beauty. The exquisite silk sarees are woven from pure mulberry silk in contrasting colours and have an enviable reputation for lustre, durability and finish.
HOW TO GET THERE :
By Air : The nearest airport, Madras is 71 km away.
By Rail : Kanchipuram is connected by rail with Madras via Chingleput.
By
Road
:
It
is
connected
by
road
with
all
the
important
places
in
south
India.
It
is
263
km
from
Bangalore,
35
km
from
Chingleput,
65
km
from
Mamallapuram
via
Chingleput,
143
km
from
Pondicherry
via
Tindivanam
and
Chingleput,
109
km
from
Tirupati
and
61
km
from
Vedanthangal
via
Chingleput.
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