Kanchipuram
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An ancient temple city and Pallava capital, famous for its many temples and its silk sarees.
Pilgrimage siteKanchipuram districtBest time to visit: October to March
Highlights
- Kailasanathar Temple, a Pallava sandstone temple
- Ekambareswarar Temple with its ancient mango tree
- Varadaraja Perumal Temple and Kamakshi Amman Temple
- Silk weavers' homes and saree shops
Significance
Kanchipuram is counted among the seven holy cities (Saptapuri) of Hinduism. It was the capital of the Pallavas and a centre of learning for Hindu, Buddhist and Jain scholars.