Temples, Folk Heritage, and Silk Weaving in Kanchipuram
Itinerary covers the following attractions and experiences.
1. Ekambareswarar Temple (God of Oneness) is a Hindu temple dedicated to the deity Shiva, located in the town of Kanchipuram in Tamil Nadu, India.
Do you know that this temple is one of the Pancha Bhoota Stalas (five elements)? Learn what the five elements are and understand their significance.
Architecture:
Discover what the temple is famous for, its area in acres, and its gopurams, or gateway towers. Find out whether it has India's highest tower.
Learn what is different about its sculptures and paintings.
See the temple tree, also known as the sthala-virutcham, the 3,500-year-old mango tree, and understand why it is so popular.
Also learn how many pillars there are in the main hall.
Historical:
Find out whether it was built before the 7th century and who built it.
Learn whether it is mentioned in 3rd-century literature.
Join the trip to know more.
2. Thiru Parameswara Vinnagaram or Vaikunta Perumal Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to God Vishnu. Constructed in the South Indian style of architecture, the temple is glorified in the Nalayira Divya Prabandham, the early medieval Tamil canon of the Alvar saints from the 6th through the 9th centuries CE. It is one among the 108 Divya Desams dedicated to God Vishnu, who is worshipped as Vaikuntanathan (lit. "Lord of Vaikunta") and his consort, Goddess Lakshmi as Sri Vaikundavalli. The temple is considered the second-oldest extant temple in Kanchipuram after the Kailasanathar Temple.
3. Kanchi Kudil or Shakunthala Jagannathan Museum of Folk Art
This is not a heritage museum. It is an old traditional house where you can find a collection of everyday items used over 100 years that belong exclusively to Kanchipuram, reflecting its ancient and exclusive culture.
4. Silk Weaving and Shopping:
Silk weaving is one of the things Kanchipuram is most popular for, especially its silk sarees. We will take you to a weaving place and show you how the weaving is done. Please note that we will not be taking you to the silk production farm.
5. Kailasanatha Temple - Architecturally Beautiful Kailasanathar Temple:
The temple was the first of its kind in stone architecture when compared to others in Pallava style that were stone-carved or rock-cut. The foundation, made of granite, withstands the load of the entire massive structure. With over 58 shrines made in niches of the compound wall, the temple stands out as an epitome of construction in sandstone.
The pillars of the mandapa have statues of lions standing on their hind legs, symbolizing that people should not harm the temple. This magnificent temple offers a remarkable serial vision that has to be experienced rather than written about. So come with us to enjoy this trip and know more about Kancheepuram, the temple town.
