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Full-Day Private Tour to the Kanchipuram Temples from Chennai

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    Kanchipuram silk tour is a day trip from Chennai to meet the legendary Kanchipuram silk saree weavers. On offer is a unique experience of the fine art of making silk sarees which are a cultural icon in this part of the world.  We will also visit 2 ancient temples from the 7th-8th century AD,  to appreciate the magnificent Pallava style architecture

What's Included

  • Entry/Admission - Ekambareswarar Temple
  • Lunch
  • Private guide
  • Entry/Admission - Kailasanathar Temple
  • Transportation by private car

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    Stop At: Kailasanathar Temple, Pillaiyarpalayam, Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu 631501, India

    Kanchipuram was the capital of the medieval South Indian Kingdom of Pallavas. The Pallavas were instrumental in the transition from rock-cut architecture to stone temples. We visit Kailasanathar temple of Pallava dynasty to appreciate these architectural wonders built in the 7th century by by Pallava king Rajasimha known as Narasimhavarman II. The Kanchi Kailasanathar temple is famous for its magnificent Vimana, the gopuram over the Sanctum Sanctorum. It speaks volumes of architectural beauty that flourished in the reign of Pallava King.

    Duration: 1 hour

    Stop At: Ekambareswarar Temple, Ekambaranathar Sannidhi Street, Kanchipuram 631502 India

    Ekambareswarar Temple is one of the famous Hindu temples dedicated to Lord Shiva.

    It is one of the five major Shiva temples or Pancha Bootha Sthalams (each representing a natural element) representing the element - Earth. The other four temples in this category are Thiruvanaikaval Jambukeswara (water), Chidambaram Natarajar (ether), Thiruvannamalai Arunachaleswara (fire) and Kalahasti Nathar (wind).


    Duration: 1 hour

    Stop At: Kanchipuram, Kanchipuram, Kanchipuram District, Tamil Nadu

    Next in our agenda is to meet the legendary Silk Saree Weavers of Kanchipuram.

    Kanchipuram is renowned for its magnificent Silk Sarees. Silk Sarees are a cultural icon in South India. Ranging in length from 6-9 yards, these Sarees are worn by women during auspicious occasions like a wedding or a birthday. There are more than 5000 families who are into the business of silk weaving. The sarees are weaved from pure mulberry silk thread.

    The traditional loom is an incredible machine used by the silk weavers to magically convert the silk threads into a beautiful Kanchipuram Silk Saree.

    We will visit one such Weaver and it will be a memorable experience.

    It will be a fascinating experience to see how the sarees are weaved from pure mulberry silk thread.


    Duration: 1 hour

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