Kancheepuram Kancheepuram the “Golden city of Temples” is just 76 Kms from Chennai. Kancheepuram was the historic capital of the Pallavas from 6th to 8th century A.D and later became the capital of the Cholas, and the under the rule of the Vijayanagar kings the Muslims and the British. It has been a centre of Tamil learning and culture of centuries. Adi Sankaracharya established his Episcopal seat (Kamakotipeetam) here. Thus Kancheepuram was a meeting place of different cultures.
Places of Interest in Kancheepuram
Vaikunta Perumal Temple
Kailasanathar Temple
Ekambareswarar Temple
Devarajaswamy Temple
Kamakshi Amman Temple
Anna Memorial
Handloom Industry
Tiruthani
Vellore
Sriperumbudur
