Best Places to Visit in Kancheepuram – Temples, Heritage & Culture

1. Kamakshi Amman temple

One of the well known Temples of Hindu mythology situated in the town of Kanchipuram particularly which is known as the temple of Kamakshi Amman is the most important temple in Tamil Nadu. When you begin your tour to visit the tourist places in Kanchipuram the first place that you should not miss is the Kamakshi Amman temple. Pallava Kings built this temple for Goddess Parvati in the form of Goddess Kamakshi and the temple has a grand structure. The architectural design of the mosque has always been one of the wonders of the world; do not miss out on the morning prayer or the ‘Fajr’ prayer.

• Location: More than one address: A: 24, Sanathi St, Periya, Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu

• Timings: 5 Am – 8:40 Pm

2. Varadaraja Temple

One of the important temples of the Dravidian architecture style is located in the picturesque city of Kanchipuram and is called the Varadaraja Temple. This temple is of third century and the presiding deity of the temple is Lord Vishnu. Among the places to visit in Kanchipuram being one of the oldest temples was built by the Chola Kings. The inscriptions of the temple: There are 350 inscriptions available in the temple belonging to different dynasties. Here one can even rune inscriptions of Chola, Kandavara Yas, Kakatiya, Cheras, Pandya and at this temple.

• Location: Nethaji Nagar, Kanchipuram, Tamil Nad

• Timings: 5 Am – 9 Pm

3. Kanchi Kamakoti Peetam

Kanchi Kamakoti Peetam is one of the most famous attraction that you should not miss to visit in Kanchipuram. This is known among the locals as the Kanchi Kamakotu Peetam, or informally known as the Kanchi Math or the Kanchi monastery. This monastery was established by Adi Shankara and this place is considered to be one of the most important places of visit in Tamil Nadu. In case you are a traveler who is in search of a place to find some peace of mind then the Kanchi Math is the place to be.

• Location: Srimatam Samsthanam, No 1, Salai Street, Chennai – Tamil Nadu

• Timings: NA

4. Kailasanathar Temple

The other important place of worship which is of a standing attraction in the town of Kanchipuram is Kailasanathar Temple. The architecture of this temple is incredibly beautiful and this is a fine example of the typical Dravidian architecture. This temple was created in 685-705 AD and the construction of this great temple was initiated by Rajasimha. It is an important place of pilgrimage for Lord Shiva’s devotees as the temple is designed with 58 shrines. As for the architectural features, you will note that this temple has carvings in the fray of half-animal shrines. This temple also offers a nice place to go and spend some time here because it gives you a very relaxing environment after visiting all the temples.

• Location: Pillaiyarpalayam, Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu

• Timings: 5 Am – 9 Pm

5. Kanchi Kudil

When it comes to sites seeing places in Kanchipuram apart from the temples then Kanchi Kudil is really very good to visit. This place is also a heritage museum in Kanchipuram, which gives all the visitors a glimpse of the past this beautiful place hold. This museum will enable you to learn about the etiquette of the local people. There are toys and wooden figure, swings, utensils, furniture and rocking chairs exhibited here which are so ancient. Any lover of history would love to visit this museum as it gives an insight of the lifestyle of the people in that region.

• Location: 53 A, SVN Pillai St, Pillaiyarpalayam, Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu

• Timings: 9 Am – 5 Pm

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