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Kancheepuram:

Kancheepuram, 71 km from Chennai, was the historical capital of the Pallavas from the 6th to the 8th century. Later, it came under the influence of the Cholas (the Vijayanagar King's), the Muslim rulers and the British. Kancheepuram has been a centre for Tamil learning and culture. It has also been a centre for religious teachings for centuries. Kancheepuram is also known, the world over, for it's silk saree's. It is also famous for its hand woven silk and cotton fabrics, woven in contrasting colour's, traditional motifs and gold threads. Kancheepuram has magnificent temples of unique architectural beauty, bearing eloquent testimony to its glorious Dravidian heritage. It was once known as the city of a thousand temples. Today, it has around 126 temples. It is among the seven most sacred pilgrim centers for the Hindus. The Adishankaracharya established his Episcopal Seat (Kamakotipeetam) here. Kancheepuram is the birth place of C. N. Annadurai, a former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu. Places of Interest: Kailasanathar Temple, Vaikuntaperumal Temple, Ekambareshwarar Temple, Varadarajaperumal Temple, Kamakshiamman Temple, Sakiswarar Temple. The Kamakotipeetam here, was established by Sri Adi Shankaracharya about 2500 years ago. Of all the Mutt established temples at Kancheepuram, Dwaraka, Badri, Puri and Sringeri, it is only at Kancheepuram, that the succession of Acharyas has continued unbroken, right from Adi Shankaracharya, till date. Access: Kancheepuram is connected by road. It is also linked by rail to Chennai, Pondicherry and Madurai.