Embark on a guided exploration of Kanchipuram’s historical Silk Trail from Chennai. Discover the oldest temple, Kailasanatha, with its impressive stonework and rich historical presence.
Embark on a guided exploration of Kanchipuram’s historical Silk Trail from Chennai. Discover the oldest temple, Kailasanatha, with its impressive stonework and rich historical presence.
- Wonder Tours - Tour orientation
- Kailasanathar Temple - Kanchipuram’s oldest temple is its most impressive, not for its size but for its weight of historical presence and the intricacy of its stonework. As much monument as living temple, Kailasanatha is quieter than other temples in town, and has been heavily restored. Dedicated to Shiva, it…
- Wonder Tours - Tour orientation
- Kailasanathar Temple - Kanchipuram’s oldest temple is its most impressive, not for its size but for its weight of historical presence and the intricacy of its stonework. As much monument as living temple, Kailasanatha is quieter than other temples in town, and has been heavily restored. Dedicated to Shiva, it was built in the 8th century by Pallava king Narasimhavarman II (Rajasimha), who also created Mamallapuram’s Shore Temple.
- Ekambareswarar Temple - Of South India’s five Shiva temples associated with the five elements, this 12-hectare precinct is the shrine of earth. You enter beneath the 59m-high, unpainted south gopuram, whose lively carvings were chiselled in 1509 under Vijayanagar rule. Inside, a columned hall leads left into the central compound, which Nandi faces from the right. The inner sanctum (Hindus only) contains a lingam made of earth and a mirror chamber whose central Shiva image is reflected in endless repetition.
- Kanchipuram Sri Varshini Silk House - Kanchipuram, 80km southwest of Chennai, was capital of the Pallava dynasty during the 6th to 8th centuries, when the Pallavas created the great stone monuments of Mamallapuram. Today a typically hectic modern Indian town, it’s famous for its numerous important and vibrant temples (and their colourful festivals), some dating from Pallava, Chola or Vijayanagar times. It’s also known for its high-quality silk saris, woven on hand looms by thousands of families in the town and nearby villages. Silk and sari shops are strung along Gandhi Rd, southeast of the centre, though their wares are generally no cheaper than at Chennai silk shops.
- Private transportation for comfort and convenience
- All entry fees included: Kailasanathar Temple, Kanchipuram, & Ekambareshvara Temple
- Complimentary lunch to enhance your tour experience
- Knowledgeable private guide to enrich your journey
- Private transportation for comfort and convenience
- All entry fees included: Kailasanathar Temple, Kanchipuram, & Ekambareshvara Temple
- Complimentary lunch to enhance your tour experience
- Knowledgeable private guide to enrich your journey
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- Beverages
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Kanchipuram’s oldest temple is its most impressive, not for its size but for its weight of historical presence and the intricacy of its stonework. As much monument as living temple, Kailasanatha is quieter than other temples in town, and has been heavily restored. Dedicated to Shiva, it was built in the 8th century by Pallava king Narasimhavarman II (Rajasimha), who also created Mamallapuram’s Shore Temple.
Kanchipuram’s oldest temple is its most impressive, not for its size but for its weight of historical presence and the intricacy of its stonework. As much monument as living temple, Kailasanatha is quieter than other temples in town, and has been heavily restored. Dedicated to Shiva, it was built in the 8th century by Pallava king Narasimhavarman II (Rajasimha), who also created Mamallapuram’s Shore Temple.
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