Tamil Nadu is home to so many iconic temples and religious establishments. Also, Tamil Nadu is home to a city that features some of India’s oldest historical temples making it one of the country’s most popular religious tourist destinations. The name of this city is Kanchipuram, also popularly known as the ‘City of Thousand Temples’. If you love visiting temples, praying to the gods and goddesses, and also have a keen interest in ancient architecture, believe us you need to travel to Kanchipuram ASAP.
Kanchipuram: The Ancient Temple City In Tamil Nadu
Kanchipuram has established itself as a crucial Indian city for tourists visiting temples. Not only Indian devotees but this city also is frequently travelled by overseas tourists as well. Did you know Kanchipuram is one of India’s seven holy pilgrimage centres? This city is home to so many iconic Hindu temples and here are some of the most popular ones.
- Ekambareswarar Temple
- Iravatanesvara Temple
- Kailasanathar Temple
- Kamakshi Amman Temple
- Karchapeswarar Temple
- Kumarakottam Temple
- Muktheeswarar Temple
- Pandava Thoothar Perumal Temple
- Varadharaja Perumal Temple
Sobhita Dhulipala also took a trip to the magnificent city of Kanchipuram with her family recently. She took to her official Instagram handle to share a sneak peek of her day spent here. The actress uploaded the photos with the caption, ‘Beautiful day today at Kanchipuram. Fam jam ♥️
Seen here are pictures of the Kanchi Kamakshi Ambal temple and Sri Sankara Matham.
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During her well-spent day in this Tamil Nadu city, Sobhita visited Kanchi Kamakshi Ambal temple and Sri Sankara Matham.
Dedicated to the Goddess Kamakshi, Kanchi Kamakshi Ambal temple is an iconic historical temple built by the Pallava kings back in the 14th century. And Sri Sankara Matham is an ancient establishment built back in 482 BC.
The Ultimate Guide To This Temple City:
- Pleasant weather makes your trip most comfortable, as you need to spend a lot of time outdoors. The months between November to March are a great time to explore the city.
- If you want to travel here by train, Kanchipuram Railway Station is the closest station to this city. It is situated just 3 km away from the city centre.
- And if your plan is to reach here by flight, Chennai International Airport is the closest airport.
- For road transportation, you can reach Kanchipuram while travelling on the Chennai-Bengaluru Expressway.
Also read: We Visited The Shore Temple In Tamil Nadu That Was Once Submerged Under The Sea
Along with exploring temples, you can even visit Vandalur Zoo and Karikili Bird Sanctuary on your trip to Kanchipuram. So, when are you planning to visit this temple paradise?
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