Kanchipuram, Kanchi, or Kancheepuram (also sometimes Conjeevaram) is the name of a temple town and the headquarters of Kanchipuram district in Tamil Nadu, India. In ancient times it is called as kachi and kachiampathi. Kanchipuram, Kanchi, or Kancheepuram (also sometimes Conjeevaram) is a district is in the northeast of Tamil Nadu, adjacent to the Bay of Bengal. ... Tamil Nadu (தமிழ் நாடு, Land of the Tamils) is a state at the southern tip of India. ...

Kanchipuram is located on the Palar River, and known for its temples and silk sarees. There are several big temples, notably Ekamranatha Temple which is one of the five form of abodes of Lord Siva, (it is the earth abode here, other abodes include Chidambaram(Sky), Kalahasthi (air), Thiruvanika (water) and Thiruvannamalai (fire)), Kamakshi Amman Temple, Varadharaja Perumal Temple, Kumara Kottam, Kachapeshwarar Temple, Kailasanathar Temple and many more. Kanchipuram is also famous for its silk sarees, which are woven manually and considered as a finest quality in India. The Palar is a river of southern India. ... KAMAKSHIAMMAN TEMPLE Kanchi is sacred as one of the three Sakti peethas of India. ... Sri Vaikunda Perumal Temple Sri Vaikunda Perumal, temple is famous for its architecture. ... KACCHAPESWARA TEMPLE Although it is believed that this temple was built by the Pallava dynasty, the precise timeframe of the construction of this temple is unknown. ... Silk weaver Silk is a natural protein fiber that can be woven into textiles. ... Sari has two meanings: name of an Indian garment worn by women. ...

History

Kanchipuram is one of the oldest cities in South India, and was a city of learning for both Tamil and Sanskrit, and was allegedly visited by Hsuan Tsang. It was during the reign of Pallava dynasty, from the 4th to the 9th centuries that Kanchipuram attained its limelight. The city served as the Pallava capital, and many of the known temples were built during their reign. A map of South India, its rivers, regions and water bodies. ... Tamil is a classical language and one of the major languages belonging to the Dravidian language family. ... The Sanskrit language ( संस्कृता वाक्) is one of the earliest attested members of the Indo-European language family and is not only a classical language, but also an official language of India. ... Xuanzang, Dunhuang cave, 9th century. ... The Pallavas were hereditary Hindu rulers who dominated southeastern India between the 4th and 9th centuries. ... (3rd century - 4th century - 5th century - other centuries) As a means of recording the passage of time, the 4th century was that century which lasted from 301 to 400. ... This earthenware dish was made in 9th century Iraq. ...

The Kanchi matha

Kanchipuram is also the seat of the Kanchi matha, an influential religious institution. The Kanchi matha is known formally as Shri Kanchi Kamakoti Peetham. ...