Kanchipuram Ancient Temples Tour from Chennai

Itinerary
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Stop At: Ekambareswarar Temple, Ekambaranathar Sannidhi Street, Kanchipuram 631502 India

The present structure was built during the Chola dynasty in the 9th century, it houses many halls the most notable is thousand-pillared hall built during the Vijayanagar period, pillars sculpted with intricate figures indicating various legends and avatars of Shiva.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Kamakshi Amman Temple, 24 A Sanathi Street Tirukalvanoor, Kanchipuram 631502 India

Kamakshi Amman Temple was most probably built by the Pallava kings, It is sacred as one of the three Sakti peethas of India. Kamakshi is said to be the Supergoddess, Parasakti, having Saraswati, Lakshmi and Parvati. Adi Shankaracharya, the famous 8th century CE scholar and saint, re-established the Sri Chakra in this Kamakshi Devi temple.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Kailasanatha Temple, Kanchipuram India

Built during Pallava Dynasty in the first quarter of eighth century with red sandstone and has innumerable carvings of Pallva art,

Duration: 40 minutes

Stop At: Vaikunda Perumal Temple, Palar River, Kanchipuram India

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Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Varadharaja Perumal Temple, Vishnu Kanchi, Kanchipuram 631501 India

.Varadharaja Perumal Temple is one of the most famous architectural pieces built by the Cholas in 11th century. The Ornamental rings carved out of single stone at the Four Corners of the mandapam in the form of a chain are a delightful spectacle.There is a 100 pillared hall which has sculptures depicting of ramayana and mahabaratha.

Duration: 20 minutes