Kanchipuram
Kanchipuram is one of the seven most holy cities of Hindus. It is about 60 kilometres (37 mi) southwest of Chennai, Tamil Nadu state, India. Kanchipuram was an important religious and cultural place of Ancient India. The city continues to be an important religious place.
For a long time, from the 6th century till the 8th century, the city was capital city of the Pallava dynasty.
There are many temples in the city. There is a Math (religious centre) of Shankaracharya in this city.
Kanchipuram silk sarees are famous
Kanchipuram Media
Sculptures inside Kanchipuram Kailasanathar Temple – the oldest existing temple in the city
The Battle of Pollilur, fought near Kanchipuram in 1780
Kanchipuram Loksabha constituency
A house depicting old living style of Kanchipuram
Agriculture in Kanchipuram
Silk sari weaving at Kanchipuram
Pandava Thoothar Perumal Temple – An old Authentic Vaishnavite temple in the city
Sculpted pillars and stone chain in Varadharaja Perumal Temple
Bodhidharma is believed to have spread Zen school of Buddhism from India to China
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