Kanchipuram, Religious city in Tamil Nadu, India
Located on the banks of the Palar River, Kanchipuram extends over 36 square kilometers at an elevation of 88 meters above sea level.
The city served as the capital of the Pallava dynasty from the 3rd to 9th century CE and later became the administrative center for the Chola dynasty.
The city contains 108 Shaiva temples and 18 Vaishnava temples, displaying intricate Dravidian architecture and traditional religious practices throughout the year.
Kanchipuram connects to Chennai through regular train services and a major highway, with the nearest airport located 72 kilometers away in Chennai.
The local silk weaving industry produces specific saris using traditional methods, earning a Geographical Indication tag in 2005 for their distinguished craftsmanship.
Location: Kanchipuram district
Elevation above the sea: 88 m
Website: http://kanchi.tn.nic.in
GPS coordinates: 12.83639,79.70533
Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:19
Varadharaja Perumal Temple
2.8 km
Kailasanathar Temple, Kanchipuram
1.8 km
Kamakshi Amman Temple
529 m
Patalathri Narasimhar Temple
33.5 km
Chitragupta temple
73 m
Vaikunda Perumal Temple, Uthiramerur
25.3 km
Adikesava Perumal temple, Sriperumpudur
30.2 km
Vallakottai Subramaniyaswami temple
25.3 km
Kumarakottam Temple
696 m
Thiruputkuzhi
10.2 km
Arulmigu Prasanna Venkatesa Perumal Temple
28.5 km
Ashtabujakaram
2.5 km
Vijayaraghava Perumal temple
10.2 km
Kachabeswarar temple, Thirukachur
32.4 km
Sundaravarada Perumal Temple
25.3 km
Nilathingal Thundam Perumal temple
1.4 km
Thirumakaraleeswarar Temple
14.2 km
Trilokyanatha Temple
2.7 km
Thirumarperu
13.8 km
Jalantheeswarar Temple
20.3 km
Ona Kantheeswarar Temple
2 km
Karchapeswarar Temple
486 m
Marundeeswarar Temple, Thirukachur
31.7 km
Sathyanatheswarar Temple
1.5 km
Anekadhangavadeswarar Temple
1.7 km
Metraleeswar Temple
1.6 km
Matangesvara Temple
327 m
Tripuranthaka Swamy Temple
23.9 kmReviews
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