Kanchipuram, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India Royalty-Free Stock Photo

Kanchipuram was ruled by Pallavas, the Cholas and Pandyas. The British called the city `Conjeeveram`. The Kailasanathar Temple and the Vaikunta Perumal Temple. Kanchipuram was known as the ghatikasthanam, or `place of learning`. The city was also a religious centre of advanced education for Jainism and Buddhism and Vaishnavism. Kanchipuram is one of the seven Tirtha pilgrimage. The city houses Varadharaja Perumal Temple, Ekambareswarar Temple, Kamakshi Amman Temple, and Kumarakottam Temple. Of the 108 holy temples of the Hindu god Vishnu, 15 are located in Kanchipuram. The city is well known for its hand woven silk sarees and most of the city`s workforce is involved in the weaving industry.Located on the banks of the Vegavathy river, Kanchipuram ruled by the Pallavas, the Medieval Cholas and the Later Pandyas. The British called the city `Conjeeveram`. The Kailasanathar Temple and the Vaikunta Perumal Temple. Kanchipuram was known as the ghatikasthanam, or `place of learning`. The city was also a religious centre of advanced education for Jainism and Buddhism and Vaishnavism. Kanchipuram is one of the seven Tirtha pilgrimage. The city houses Varadharaja Perumal Temple, Ekambareswarar Temple, Kamakshi Amman Temple, and Kumarakottam Temple. Of the 108 holy temples of the Hindu god Vishnu, 15 are located in Kanchipuram. The city is well known for its hand woven silk sarees and most of the city`s workforce is involved in the weaving industry.