Location: Kanchipuram
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The famous sari hub of the country, Kanchipuram is just 83 kilometers from Chennai. Apart from the silk weavers, the temple town is considered one of the holiest destinations in India. If you want to target a single stop to see temples, this is relevant for both Shiv and Vishnu followers.
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1. Kailasanatha Temple
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 279 reviews
This 8th-century sandstone temple has a sanctuary that only one worshipper can enter at a time, through a tight tunnel.
Reviewed By Trail226390 - New Delhi, India
This temple is an ancient one with the most stunning sculptures that I have ever seen. Definitely worth a visit!
2. Ekambareswarar Temple
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 365 reviews
Reviewed By 100parag - Kolkata (Calcutta), India
Considered one of the Pancha Bhuta Sthalam this Shiva temple will definitely boost your sense of spirituality and bliss. From the stunning architecture, to the sound of nadeswaram in the inner sanctum, to the centuries old mango tree where the union of Shiva and Parvati took place there is so much to see and take in. I even found space to meditate in peace for a while here and eat prasadam after, without being rushed out.
3. Vaikunta Perumal Temple
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 61 reviews
Reviewed By jalaramaaihv - Bengaluru, India
The temple is surrounded by corridor with pillars. There are many beautiful attractive sculptures. The main deity is in sleeping form
4. Varadharaja Perumal Temple
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 250 reviews
Reviewed By HWPKG - Vadodara, India
Saw this after Kamakshi temple. Excellent experience. A beautiful Vishnu temple with tremendous architecture and the beauty of a typical old "bhavya" temple in Tamil Nadu. Brilliant.
5. Shri Kanchi Kamakoti Peetham
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4.5 based on 95 reviews
Reviewed By balaramank - Thiruvannamalai, India
Our trip was for Shraddanjali to HH Jagadguru Pujyashri Jayendra Saraswathi Shankaracharya Swamigal at Shrimatam.We were there before in May 2005 with my daughter's marriage invitation for HH Divine Blessings which we cherished.Must visit and feel the vibrations.No entrance fees.We participated in Sree Chandramouleeswarar Pooja by HH Vijayendra Saraswathi Shankaracharya Swamigal from 10.30 to 11.30am. We prayed at Brindavan inside the Shrimatam. As we went to Orikkai to see Mahaperiyavar Manimandapam 4km away,we could not take annadhana Prasadam at 12 noon.
6. Thennangur Panduranga Temple
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 45 reviews
Reviewed By Suryakatakam - Hyderabad, India
Thennangur Village is landmarked by this temple, which is well connected with Tiruvannamalai, Kanchipuram and Chennai. People who are visiting Kanchiuram, Thiruvannamali and Chennai can add this place in your iternary. worth to visit this temple without second thought. Location wise it is located on Tamilnadu state Highway 116 on Thiruvannamalai kanchipuram road. While coming from Kanchipuram it is 5 km before Vandavasi. One can See Temple vimana Gopuram on your right around 8 km before Vandavasi. There are no clear sign boards on Road, so once you see Gopuram from road keenly obserb and take right from Highway towards village. It is @ 1 km inside which is single road after crossing Highway. Structure of Temple Resemble the Pandaripuram temple in Maharashtra with 12 feet Hight Lord Panduranga accompanied by Matha Raghumayee in standing posture blessings the Devotees.Lord Idol is made of Salagrama Stone. The temple was build by the disciple of his holiness Gnanananda Swamigal, His Holiness Harida Giri swamygal. It is being administrated by his holiness Namanadagiri Swamigal Presently. Primary Temple modeled upon the Puri Jagannath Temple and outside structure Reflects Pandava Architecture.This temple stands with a 120 feet toll tower and Gold Kalasa of 9.5 feet with sudarshana chakra above.Passing the balipeeta, There is Mahamandap, where one can see swamy different alankar photo gallery. Daily there is a different alankaram to god. That is one more special and unique thing of this temple. Temple is open from Morning 06:00 to 12:00 and evening 04:00 to 08:00. During alankara they ask you to sit and will tell history of the temple and then Bajan will starts. Gents are allowed with bare top. Shirt and baniyan has to remove before entering into main temple. bajan will end once alankar is finished.After swamy alankar is over they will open curtain and you will find 12feet height swamy in front of you with well decorated avatar. It is not only surprising and also thrilling.You will feel blessed. Inside walls and ceiling are decorated beautifully with gold foil paintings done on fibre glass which gave a rich red and gold ambiance. Right of the temple there is Nitya annadanam Hall where one can have Lunch, which is open for all and for all 365 Days. This Visit made my Day Blessed and Memorable.
7. Chitragupta Swamy Temple
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 49 reviews
Reviewed By SaraTraveller5
We started from Chennai early morning from our place and reached cmbt in 15 mins around 5 am. We can find many buses running from cmbt to kanchi at that time and took a bus to kancheepuram and reached kanchi within one and half hours due to very less traffic at early morning. Chitagupta temple is very near to kancheepuram main bus depot with a walkable distance of 3 mins we can reach the temple and temple will be open at 7 am only. Since we reached there before 7 we planned to visit kamachi Amman temple which is at a walkable distance of 10 mins and u can also get a local auto to reach kamakchi Amman temple in 5 mins. The early morning dharshanam of goddess kamakshi was a pure bliss and after that we came back to chitagupta temple. At around 08:30 we have completed our visit to both temples. Had our breakfast in a nearby restaurant and we started back to Chennai and reached Chennai at 11:30 am.
8. Kamakshi Amman Temple
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 161 reviews
Reviewed By Donna_in_India - New York City, United States
Kamakshi Amman Temple (Shri Kanchi Kamakshi Ambal Devastanam Temple) was rebuilt in the 14th century during the Vijayanagar period. It is one of the rare places in India where Shakti (sacred force or empowerment) is worshipped. The temple is dedicated to Goddess Kamakshi a divine form of the Goddess Parvati. It is also associated with one of the greatest Hindu saints, Adi Sankaracharya. One of the unusual things about this temple is the statue of Kamakshi shows her seated in a Padmasana posture (a yogic posture which signifies prosperity and peace), instead of the traditional standing pose which is present in most other temples of Parvati. Another unusual thing is that this is the only traditional Parvati/Shakti shrine in Kanchipuram, a traditional city with hundreds of traditional temples. This is a large complex with a temple tank and several mandapams (halls), including one with 100 pillars. The main sanctum has a gold-plated roof. This temple is very crowed on Tuesdays, Fridays and Sundays, when a large number of devotees come to worship. The temple closes daily at 12-12:30 until about 4:00 p.m. Non-Hindus are not allowed in the inner sanctum.
9. Kanchipuram
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 32 reviews
Reviewed By pbsarma
I started trip by reaching a already booked Oyo room near Sankar Matt, but, they refused. Don't book Oyo rooms any where, as hotel owners are having issues with Oyo and they are refusing admission. On the advice of some person in Sankar Matt, I reached yatri nivas opposite to Kamakshi Amman Kovil east gopuram. It is good for money. Most of the temples, are closed by noon and are reopened at 4pm. Going early in the morning for darshan is the time. Anna Prasad is served near temple at noon time. Near Amman Kovil, there are other temples like Ulagalantha Perumal, Chitra Gupta (towards bus stand), kachabeswara, Kumara Swamy temples etc. Main temple, Ekambareswara temple is nearer to Sankar Matt. Other important temples to visit are Varadaraja Perumal, Kailashanathar, Pandava Dutha Perumal temple etc. It takes a minimum of two days to visit important temples and takes more to cover the remaining temples. Most important of them are Kamakshi Amman Kovil, Ekambareswara temple, Varadaraja Perumal temple and kailashanathar temple. All are very old temples with cultural, religious, and architectural values.
10. Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 127 reviews
Reviewed By 141balas - Bengaluru, India
I had been to this sanctuary on Feb13 and I could see lot of migratory birds.The whole sanctaury is full of painted storks,Asian open bill storks,Darters,Pelicans,Coromorants,Gre herons, Blackheaded ibis,sandpipers etc.I observed a pair of cute owls on top of the tree.There is another sanctuary near to this called kalikiri bird sanctuary and you can see different varieties of ducks which are resting on top of tree.Overall this time both the sanctuaries are excellent
