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from the place for you. Considered the religious
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capital of South India, the city of thousand Tiruchirappalli
temples, has a lot to offer. If you set aside Rameswaram
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exhibited in the temples in Kanchipuram. The
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1. Ekambareswarar Temple
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Dedicated to Lord Shiva, the temple has been
spoken about by Tamil poets who lived in the
2nd century. The temple had undergone many
changes since then. During the rule of
Pallavas, the original structure was pulled
down and new temple was built. During Chola
dynasty, the temple was improvised. The
temple in its present form was the work of
Krishnadevaraya, the most famous
Vijayanagar King in the year 1509. The temple
is huge and the doors are nearly 40 feet tall.
The temple is a proof of the architectural
splendor of the bygone era. The temple has a
mango tree, which is 3500 years old.
2. Kamakshi Amman Temple
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Goddess Shakti is worshipped in three major cities out of which, Kanchipuram ranks first in importance.
The gold plated main tower and the golden chariot are the temple’s special features. The sculptures of the
7th century temple are awe-inspiring. This huge temple is constructed in around 5 acres of land. The
temple houses a gallery, which presents the life history of Adisankaracharya.
3. Kailasanathar Temple
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Belonging to the 8th century, is one amongst the oldest structures in the city and it
is dedicated to Lord Shiva. The construction was commenced by Rajasimha Pallava. His son Mahendra
Varma Pallava completed the temple. Pallava kings were famous for their love for architecture and one
glance at the temple would suffice to understand the importance they attached to arts and architecture.
The stone carvings with intricate and dedicated workings are beyond words.
4. Kanchi Kudil
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represents the life of the people
of the city with a view to attract tourists and
let them feel the essence of life as lived here.
Kudil means house. The house is over 90 year
old and its architecture resembles the olden
style. You will get a clear picture of the entire
town and its specialties. The present heritage
inn was originally an ancestral house. You
could gain a deep knowledge on the city, its
cultural richness and heritage. Be it the food
that is served here or the furniture in the inn,
everything speaks of the city’s glorious past. In
spite of it being built in ancestral style, you
can expect to have all modern facilities that you may need. Cultural programs are organized in the
evenings through which you can learn about the arts of the city. For your information, the city flourished
in arts in the ancient period and you can see the influences even today.
5. Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary
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If you want some time away from man made wonders, you may seek ,
which offers delightful views of birds across the world. Considered a bird watcher’s paradise and rightly
so, the place would make you a wonderful photographer, if you are already not one. It is located 48 kms
from the city. This is ranked amongst the oldest bird sanctuaries in India. Spread over a sprawling 74
acres of land, you will find the views stunning with migratory birds visiting the place from all over the
world. The best time to visit the place would be between the months of October and March.
6. Devarajaswami Temple
The temple is famous for its richness of exquisite sculptures. The temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and
it was constructed by Vijayanagar Kings. The intricately carved pillars are examples of the architectural
brilliance of the past. One of the unique features of the temple is the huge chain that was carved off a
single stone. A 10-meter tall statue of Vishnu lies immersed in the large tank. The tank is drained once
every 40 years and the statue can be viewed only at that time. Photo Credits
The has a lot more historically famous and architecturally rich temples for you to visit. If
you have the time to stretch a bit out of tour, you can find various
including the famous Mammalapuram, Muttukkadu, Covelong Beach and Dutch Fort. You can have a
perfect holiday and have a great time enjoying the wealth of architectural expertise the ancestors
possessed and if you love, you could buy a few silk saris Kanchipuram is famous for.
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About Rohit
An architect by profession, Rohit Agarwal is a curious traveller, seeking out the minutest detail
about the places he travels to, and that’s what one will find in his writings. His writings have
appeared in various blogs, he’s currently trying to bring forth as many different places a traveller
who shares the same level of curiosity like him would like to visit through his writings.
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