What to do and see in Kanchipuram District, Tamil Nadu: The Best Historic Sites

August 24, 2021 Kaleigh Reichenbach

Discover the best top things to do in Kanchipuram District, India including Pulikundram Sri Lakshmi Narayan Temple, Draupadi Ratha, Bhima Ratha, Dharmaraja Ratha, Nakula Sahadeva Ratha, Arjuna Ratha, Ekambareswarar Temple, Krishna Mandapam, Descent Of The Ganges, Rajiv Gandhi Ninaivakam.
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1. Pulikundram Sri Lakshmi Narayan Temple

Pulikundram Perumal Kovil, Pulikkundram Village Puliyur Post, Thirukalukundram 600109 India +91 94444 80815 http://pulikkundramperumal.in
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Pulikundram Sri Lakshmi Narayan Temple

2. Draupadi Ratha

Mahabalipuram India
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Draupadi Ratha

Reviewed By Donna_in_India - New York City, United States

Draupadi Ratha is the smallest of the Panch Rathas. This ratha is a replica of a thatched tribal shrine. It is dedicated to the Goddess Durga (Mother of the Universe). The highlight of the Draupadi Ratha is the Durga panel on the rear wall of the sanctum. It depicts devotees kneeling in front of a four-arm Durga. In a supreme act of self-sacrifice one of the devotees is shown in the process of cut his own head off.

3. Bhima Ratha

Mahabalipuram India
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Bhima Ratha

Reviewed By Donna_in_India - New York City, United States

Bhima Ratha is the largest of the five rathas. This rectangular ratha has a barrel-vaulted roof, long columned porch, and an unfinished lower level. It's named after the Pandava bother who was known for his strength.

4. Dharmaraja Ratha

Mahabalipuram India
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Dharmaraja Ratha

Reviewed By Donna_in_India - New York City, United States

The Dharmaraja Ratha is a larger version of the Arjuna Ratha. It has three storeys and an octagonal dome roof, the shikhara. Similar to most temple roofs in India the roof covered with repeating elements. Sculpted panels are carved in the upper storeys of this ratha. On the lower level there are beautiful sculptures of Harihara, a composite form of Shiva and Vishnu. The left side of the body is Vushni, with a tapering crown. On the right is Shiva with matted locks of hair. Along with Harihara, another highlight of this ratha is a sculpture of King Narasimha, a Pallava king shown wearing a crown, a silk garment, and jewelry.

5. Nakula Sahadeva Ratha

Mahabalipuram India
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Nakula Sahadeva Ratha

Reviewed By ajapetrus - Mahe, India

Resembling a chariot, this incomplete structure that has been carved out of a single, long stone of pink granite, is dedicated to the supreme god, Indran. This rock-cut architectural marvel is empirically named after the last two brothers of the Mahabharata-epic-fame Pancha Pandavas. These twins, Nakula and Sahadeva were born to Madri, the second wife of Pandu, a king of the Kuru dynasty. Unlike the other four rathas in the Panch-ratha enclosure that are aligned side by side in a row, this one stands aside with its back, facing the entry gate at the North eastern end. The Gajaprishthakara (Sanskrit, meaning back-facing view of an elephant) of the Nakula & Sahadeva Ratha is more meaningfully illustrated with the marvellous sculpture of the life-size elephant, carved next to the ratha. Architecturally, the monolithic Dharmaraja, Arjuna and Draupadi rathas are square while the Bhima ratha is rectangular on plan, whereas Nakula Sahadeva ratha is apsidal (horseshoe-shaped), with dvi-tala (two-tiered) free standing structure. Like the others, the walls of Nakula Sahadeva ratha also have carved features arranged in a sequence to delineate the projections and recesses, created by pairs of shallow pilasters. The roof terminates almost in the form of a pyramid or shikara, which is also carved with motifs.

6. Arjuna Ratha

Mahabalipuram India
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Arjuna Ratha

Reviewed By Donna_in_India - New York City, United States

Next to the Draupadi Ratha is the Arjuna Ratha. The Arjuna Ratha is an elegantly carved two-storeyed temple. A highlight of this ratha is a carving of Shiva (Hindu deity - "the Destroyer" or "the Transformer") leaning on his mount, the bull Nandi. Royal couples and other carved figures adorn the outer walls.

7. Ekambareswarar Temple

Ekambaranathar Sannidhi Street, Kanchipuram 631502 India http://www.ekambaranathartemple.tnhrce.in
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Ekambareswarar Temple

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.

8. Krishna Mandapam

Mahabalipuram India +91 81222 33900 http://www.tripgo.co.in
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Krishna Mandapam

Reviewed By Trvelly

Mammalapuram,(Mahabalipuram) has a lot to offer, which would pave way to the history/civilisation and a lot more to think. When you are here you forget your time and go on to memories. Great place to see all the Sculptures and do visit the temple inside the mandapam

9. Descent Of The Ganges

Mahabalipuram India +91 81222 33700 http://www.tripgo.co.in
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Descent Of The Ganges

Reviewed By Tanumita - Kolkata (Calcutta), India

A beautiful piece of art carved on a monolithic rock. It is built on the same rock as Arjuna's penance and has a mythological and historical significance to it. The descent of the Ganges is depicted in the form of Cobras and it is an exceptional sculpture built during the Pallava rule.

10. Rajiv Gandhi Ninaivakam

Sriperumbudur India
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Rajiv Gandhi Ninaivakam

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