Temples in Kanchipuram

Truly the Temple city of South India, the city of Kanchipuram has sprung up around temples, instead of the other way around.
Some of the best examples of Dravidian art can be observed in the several temples that dot the landscape of Kanchipuram.
Dedicated to a variety of deities in the Hindu pantheon, the temples celebrate faith in a large way through its colorful festivals, temple processions and rich embellishments of idols.
The city is divided into Old and New Kanchipuram and the temples in each part are worth visiting.
The architectural styles of Pallava, Chola and Vijaynagar dynasties are witnessed, each of which has a unique identity, yet which has united to form a uniform beauty in the city.

Best time to visit Kanchipuram

October-March

Travel to or how to reach Kanchipuram Tamilnadu

By air
Chennai is the closest airport (75kms). Flights from all over the country and select foreign countries operate here.

By rail
Kanchipuram is a major railway station in Tamil Nadu and is connected by rail to major cities and towns in South India.

By road
It takes 2 hours to reach by road from Chennai to Kanchipuram. It is well-connected by road to all parts of Tamil Nadu. State buses are also available.

Map of the Kanchipuram Tamilnadu India

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Pictures Images Video of the Kanchipuram Temples

The Temple City of Kanchipuram

Hotels and Resorts in Kanchipuram

GRT Regency
Sterling Mahabalipuram
MM Hotels
Hotel Jaybala International
Green Coconut Resort
Hotel Baboo Surya
T.M. Hotels

Places to visit in and around Kanchipuram

Kailasanathar Temple
Deverajaswamy Temple
Ekambaranathar Temple
Kamakshi Amman Temple
Vaikuntaperumal Temple
Sakkiswarar Temple
Varadarajar Temple

An Interesting Slide on the world Famous Kanchipuram Sarees

Other Useful Interesting Links

Official website of Kanchipuram

Another site with Indepth information on the city of Kanchipuram

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Nataraj Temple Complex, Chidambaram

Dedicated to Lord Shiva in his Nataraja avatar, the Chidambaram Temple or the Nataraja Temple Complex, as it is officially called, is one of the finest specimens of the magic that faith, human creativity and nature can create in the form of sculpture and architecture.

Four lofty gopurams enclose the main temple in the four cardinal directions, covered with impressive relief work and sculpture.
The Nataraja temple itself is beautiful with several individual sections.
The ChitSabha or the hall of consciousness houses the images of Nataraja and Sivakami or Parvati and is the holiest of all.
The KanakSabha or the Golden Hall, the Nritta Sabha and the Deva Sabha are the other sections embellished with carved pillars and images of the deities.

The Sivakami Amman temple is also located within the complex.
The best time to visit the Chidambaram Temple is during the annual festivals of Arudra Darisanam when the deities are taken out in colorful processions.

Best time to visit
Throughout the year, especially February.

Travel to or how to reach Chidambaram Temple Nataraj Temple

By rail
Chidambaram is connected by rail to Chennai, Trichy, Rameshwaram, Thanjavur and Kumbakonam.

By road
Roads connect Chidambaram to all parts of Tamil Nadu and Pondicherry. State-run buses are easily available for road travel.

Map of the Nataraja Temple Chidambaram Temple

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Picture Images Video of the Nataraja ChidambaramTemple

Glimpses of the Chidambaram Temple

Hotels and Resorts around Chidambaram Nataraja Temple

Hotel Tamil Nadu (TTDC)
Hotel Saradha Ram
Appolo Lodge
Hotel Palace
Hotel Akshaya
Nataraja Lodge
Shameer Lodge
Rathina Lodge
Ramya Lodge
Mansoor Lodge
Kalyanam Boarding & Lodging

Places to visit around Nataraja Chidambaram Temple

Gangaikondas Cholapuram
Pichavaram
Danish Fort
Genji Fort

Other Useful interesting Links

Nataraja Chidambaram Temple on Wikipedia

Some photographs on Nataraja Temple

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