Kanchipuram is known as one of India is Seven Sacred cities.Kanchipuram Temple was one of India is seven sacred cities.Kanchipuram Temple was the historical capital of the Pallavas.It was under the Pallavas from 6th to 8th century A.D and later became the citadel of Cholas Vijayanagar Kings the Muslim and the British.It has been a centre of Tamil learning cultural and religious background for centuries.

Kanchi is also known centre of the finest silk sarees made in the country.Kanchi has magnificent temples of unique architectural beauty bearing eloquent testimony to its glorious Dravidian heritage.Adi Sankara established his episcopal seat Kamakotipeetam.Kanchipuram is the birth place of C.N.Annadurai former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu affectionately called as Anna by the people of Tamil Nadu.

Kanchipuram the Golden City of a thousand temples is the capital of the Pallavas the Cholas and the Rayas of Vijayanagar.During the 6th and 7th centuries some of the best temples in the city were built by the Pallavas.The city was also a great seat of learning.Sri Sankaracharya Appar Siruthonder and the great Budddhist Bhikku lived and worked here.Today it is known not only for its temples but also for its handwoven silk fabrics.

History :-

Kanchipuram or the Golden City of Temples is one of the most important centers of Hindu religion and also one of the most picturesque.The place is one of India is seven sacred cities and the second holiest after Varanasi.

The city was once the capital of the Pallavas Cholas and the Vijayanagar rulers.It was under the Pallavas from 6th to 8th century AD but during that period was also briefly occupied by the Chalukyas and the Rashtrakutas.Many of the temples situated here are the work of the Pallavas and later Cholas.

1. By Air :-

Chennai is the nearest airport to Kanchipuram.

2. By Rail :-

Trains for Kanchipuram are available from Chennai Chengalpattu Tirupati and Bangalore.

3.By Road :-

Kanchipuram is 75 km.away from Chennai and is well connected by a network of roads.There are frequent buses from the city to Chennai Bangalore and other places.For local transportation bicycles can be hired from the shops near the bus stand.Cycle Rickshaws and auto rickshaws are also available on hire to move in and around the city.