Famous
as the city of thousand
temples, Kanchipuram
has been considered
as the religious capital
of the country due to
the presence of several
famous temples and the
establishment of the
Kamakotipeedam by the
religious leader Adi
Sankara.
Apart from this Kanchipuram
has been synonymous
for its silk sarees
which have come to be
known as Kanchipuram
Sarees.
Kanchipuram
is located about 75 km
form Chennai. The nearest
airport is of course Chennai
airport. A series of well
built roads connect Kanchipuram
to Chennai. Taxi services
or bus services can be
taken to this city. Trains
can also be taken to Kanchipuram.
This
city is very picturesque
and has a lot of historical
significance. After Varanasi,
Kanchipuram is considered
the holiest with the distinction
of being part of the seven
sacred cities of India.
Some of the famous temples
there are Kamakshi Amman
Temple, Kailashanathar
Temple, Ekambareshwar
Temple, Kumara Kottam,
Varadaraja Temple, Ulahalanda
Perumal Temple.
There
are several famous temple
festivals conducted here
annually which is a major
attraction for tourists
and pilgrims. This city
is also developing as
a famous industrial location
in the city. Apart from
temples the Kanchi Kama
Kodhi Peetham. The Kamakodhi
Peetham and the Kanchi
Kudil are other places
off attraction. The traditional
home industry of silk
sarees also makes it a
very popular place for
saree shoppers. This place
has achieved the enviable
distinction of being one
of the best quality silk
saree producers in the
country having incorporated
all imaginable designs
and patterns. Annual Silk
Tourism festival is also
conducted for the promotion
of these silks. 
