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The tour of India is not complete without South India. The stone carvings, the Dravidian architecture is a part of South India tours and thus temples become a compulsory part of South India tours. The heritage and rich culture of 3rd to 17th century is reflected in these primitive temples. Visitors keep changing but these temples still stand carrying the remembrances of several kings and dynasties high in the sky.
A tour to South India is incomplete without temples. There is one beautiful city called Kanchipuram which is included in Tamil Nadu Temple Tour, a minor category in South India Temple Tour. Kanchipuram or Kanchi is a city surrounded by temples, devotion and religious aura all around. Even an atheist would start believing in God taken in by positive religious energy emitted by everyone there. Known as Kachi or Kachiampathi in ancient times, it is located on Palar River.
South India Tours includes a visit to different temples devoted to Lord Vishnu (Vishnu Kanchi) and Lord Shiva (Shivan Kanchi) like Varadharaja Perumal Temple, Ekambaranatha Temple, Kamakshi Amman Temple and Kailasanathar Temple. It reflects the south Indian style of architecture of various kings and dynasties like Chola dynasty, Pallava dynasty, Vijayanagar king and Nandivarman king (Pallava ruler).
Foremost Attractions in Kanchipuram
This City of Thousand temples is one of the seven sacred cities of India and it truly testifies to it name. It has got six hundred and fifty stone inscriptions and on hundred and fifty temples in and around the Kanchipuram city. There are some temples which are more famous than others and require a special attention. Lets take a look at that!
Kailasanathar Temple is a perfect example of intricate architecture typical to South India. It is devoted to Lord Shiva and given a unique look by the Pallava king Rayasimha. It was built in part in seventh century AD but completed by Rayasimhas son in the later days. Till today, the originality of the temple has been preserved by the eighth century murals which exist even today.
Kamakshi Amman Temple, one dedicated to Goddess Parvati, is a magnificent temple with huge decorated pillars. In this temple, Goddess Parvati is worshipped as Kamakshi (Goddess of Love).
Ekambaranathar Temple is one of the largest temples in this temple city. This Lord Shiva temple extends to twelve hectares. It is different from others in its thousand pillared mandapam (hall).
South India Temple Tour includes a visit to all the above mentioned temples along with a guide to explain all myths and traditions of different temples.
