Temple in Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu
Famous for: A beautiful temple housing 1000 lingas
The Ekambareshwar Temple is one of the largest temples in Kanchipuram with numerous shrines, mandapams, gopurams and tanks. This temple covers an area of 20 acres and was built by Pallavas and w...
Famous for: An architectural marvel housing 1000 pillared hall
The ancient Vardaraja temple attracts devotees throughout the year because of it being one of the 108 'divyadesams'- the holy abodes of Lord Vishnu.There is a big outer wall that surroun...
Famous for: A Hindu temple dedicated to Goddess Parvati
The Kamakshi Temple is a famous Hindu temple dedicated to Kamakshi, one of the incarnations of Goddess Parvati. Located in the heart of Kanchipuram, this temple was built by the Pallava Ki...
Famous for: Shiva temple known for its artistic Dravidian architecture
The Kailashanathar Temple is another famous temple of Kanchipuram, which is dedicated to Lord Shiva. This is considered to be one of the earliest temples built during the Pallava rule by Rajasim...
Famous for: A memorial built in the memory of Rajiv Gandhi
Situated in Sriperumpudhur on the route between Chennai and Kanchipuram, Rajiv Gandhi famous memorialwas built up in the memory of Rajiv Gandhi, the former Prime Minister of the country. It is t...
Famous for: A major Shakti temple
Kanchi Kamakshi Temple, a beautiful temple is one among the three major shakti temples, the other two being Madurai Meenakshi and KasiVisalakshi. It is an important center for worship of shakti ...
