Kanchipuram
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| Weather | 33°C, Wind W at 8 km/h, 59% Humidity |
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| Population | 164,265 (2011) |
| Area code | 044 |
| Local time | Saturday 13:31 |
| Colleges and universities | Sri Chandrasekharendra Saraswathi Viswa Mahavidyalaya University (SCSVMV) |
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| ID | 1273761 |
About Kanchipuram
Kanchipuram, also known as Kanchi, is an ancient city in southern India's Tamil Nadu state. Considered a holy pilgrimage site by Hindus, it is home to many temples. The 8th-century Kailasanathar Temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva, is a vast complex with intricate sandstone carvings. Ulagalanda Perumal Temple houses a huge statue of Lord Vishnu. A mango tree in the Ekambareswarar Temple courtyard is thought to be sacred.
