Kanchipuram (State: Tamil Nadu) is located at a distance of 75 kms from Chennai. This city was the capital of the rulers of Cholas and Pallava between the 6th and 8th centuries had over a thousand temples. But now only hundred are still around and all of them are worth a visit.
Apart from its temples, this small town is also famous for best silk and cotton sarees woven from pure mulberry silk in the country.
Some of the temples that I have seen here are:
Apart from its temples, this small town is also famous for best silk and cotton sarees woven from pure mulberry silk in the country.Some of the temples that I have seen here are:
- Kailasanath Temple (1, 2, 3)
- Varadaraja Perumal Temple
- Vaikunta Perumal Temple
- Ekambareswarar Temple (1, 2)
- Kamakshi Amman Temple
Wonderful collage and waiting for more images .
ReplyDeleteLove your beuatiful postcard like collage today.;))
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My favorite place...! If you go little bit interior part, can enjoy the real beauty of village and greenary...! Thanks for the post.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great collage of photos you have created! Kind regards, Philip
ReplyDeleteI had been to couple of these temple, which i couldn't remember since visited very long back. Nice capture.
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thanks for sharing
What delightful places to visit!
ReplyDeletebeau montage, les temples sont tres beaux
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fabulous to see the way these buildings have stod the test of time, just like good silk, what a treat to get to see them up close
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ReplyDeleteGorgeous temples and such peaceful, clear skies! Wonderful captures as always, Rajesh! Enjoy your weekend!
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Great captures and collage!
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Wonderful shots.
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Nice collage :-)
ReplyDeletethat would be in anyone's destination if temples are on the top of their must visit list. hope i'd get lucky and visit india someday, in the mean time i'm thankful for all the sneak peeks of what awaits every visitor.
ReplyDeleteLovely shots ... Have a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteThose are gorgeous. So much to see and explore!
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That's amazing that there were once over a thousand temples there. Even a hundred is a lot and good that they remain.
ReplyDeleteImagine--over a thousand temples. This is a very nice collage. Happy SWF!
ReplyDeletecool collage!
ReplyDeleteKanchipuram is indeed city of thousand temples. :-)
ReplyDeleteGreat captures and collage!
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beautiful
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Beautiful temples and mosaic. There is much to explore in India! thansk for sharing.
ReplyDeleteYour photos are really lovely.
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Marvellous architecture. That dome is stunning!
ReplyDeleteCity of thousand temples! Got to be very interesting place..
ReplyDeleteKanchipuram Saree is what Kanchipuram reminds me of, nice collage. Truly south India has so many beautiful temples and all worth seeing
ReplyDeleteHaving 100 temples in a city is amazing enough, but having 1000 is breathtaking!
ReplyDeleteOnly a hundred temples???? You are so funny. It could take months to go through them all, right?
ReplyDeleteNice montage!
Your country is rich in history and culture. Very beautiful collage.
ReplyDeleteThis is a beautiful collage and another wonderful architectural masterpiece of your county. It is so sad so few are still standing.
ReplyDeletebeautiful mosaic, wonderful architecture.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful mosaic with excellent pictures of these impressive temples. Have a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteYes, a great place.
ReplyDeleteLovely mosaic ...makes me proud of the land of my origin...lovely shots.
ReplyDeleteWonderful collage, the temples are always so fascinating and amazing.
ReplyDeleteWow! These are all wonderful temples. Will try to visit these also. Hopefully, very soon.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful collage. Love it.
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Lovely photo series!
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So pretty!
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Beautiful, sunny series of shots...
ReplyDeleteYou've shared a wonderful cultural experience for us visitors to your blog today. Excellent.
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Have a glorious Sunday!! Stop by to visit if you can find time. Your company is always welcomed.
beautiful temples... and thats a lovely collage. I must visit it someday.
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That must be a wonderful city! Great collage:-)
ReplyDeleteWonderful collage Rajesh! Thanks again as always for sharing your wonderful travels. I bet that silk is a treasure for sure.
ReplyDeleteHow interesting that this one place is home to so many treasures. Please also share some of the textiles that you mentioned. I'm sure that they are exquisite.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful place of beauty and history!!! Great photos!!!
ReplyDeleteSuch beautiful temples, what a fantastic mosaic!
ReplyDeleteHaving joined Mosaic Monday this week I am now enjoying blog hopping around the world admiring everyone else's beautiful photography and gaining inspiration. It cheers me when so much of the world around us is in turmoil for one reason or another.
ReplyDeleteSo interesting to see places I know nothing about.
Oh, I always love to come here and see the beautiful buildings that you visit. These are truly fabulous -- like something out of a story. thanks so much for sharing at MM. :)
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ReplyDeleteEnjoyed my visit with you today. The collage was interesting. A beautiful place. Love to see it in person, but you made it come alive.
ReplyDeletePamela
Wonderful collage of a truly enchanting place!
ReplyDeleteThank you all for appreciating this old city of temples.
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