Chennai (Madras) Trip Overview
Visit this small town of Tamil Nadu, state of India, which is one of the most important spiritual centres of Hinduism, and a major pilgrim destination. Explore this “Silk City” in an fully air-conditioned vehicle and with a professional guide who will wxplain the relevance and significance of each place with great details.
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Duration: 5 hours
Starts: Chennai (Madras), India
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Chennai (Madras), Tamil Nadu, India
Visit this small town of Tamil Nadu, state of India, which is one of the most important spiritual centres of Hinduism, and a major pilgrim destination. Explore this “Silk City” in an fully air-conditioned vehicle and with a professional guide who will wxplain the relevance and significance of each place with great details.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Kailasanatha Temple, Kanchipuram India
The Kanchi Kailasanathar temple is the oldest structure in Kanchipuram. Located in Tamil Nadu, India, it is a Hindu temple in the Dravidian architectural style. It is dedicated to the Lord Shiva, and is known for its historical importance.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Ekambareswarar Temple, Ekambaranathar Sannidhi Street, Kanchipuram 631502 India
This large Shiva temple, built originally by the Pallavas and later improved upon by the Chola and the Vijayanagara kings, has five Prakarams (enclosures) and a thousand pillared hall. The massive outer walls and the gateway towers (Gopuram) were built by Krishna Deva Raya in 1509 AD. Here, Shiva is worshipped in the form of one of the elements – Earth (Prithvi).The mango tree behind the Sanctum is said to be 3,500 years old and still bears fruit.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Vaikunta Perumal Temple, Bazar St., Kanchipuram 603406 India
The temple was built by king nandivarman in the 8th century.built a few years after the kailasanatha, this temple, dedicated to lord vishnu, marks the next stage in the development of dravidian culture. the cloisters inside the outer wall consisting of a colonnade of lion pillars represent the first phase in the evolution of the grand thousand-pillar halls of later years.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Varadharaja Perumal Temple, W Nethaji Nagar Mada St, Kanchipuram 631501 India
This temple, dedicated to Lord Vishnu, was built by the Vijayanagar kings. Its hundred pillared hall has exquisite sculptures. Among them is a massive chain carved out of a single stone. The precinct contains many other impressive temples.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Adhi Kamakshi Amman Temple, 5/11 Jawaharlal St, Kanchipuram 631502 India
The Kamakshi Temple is an ancient Hindu Temple dedicated to Kamakshi, the ultimate form of Goddess Lalitha Maha Tripurasundari. It is located in the historic city of Kanchipuram, near Chennai, India.
Duration: 30 minutes
