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Kanchipuram 1300 Years Heritage and Culture Trip
Kanchipuram 1300 Years Heritage and Culture Trip
Expert Curation WITHOUT Cab
For KrisFlyer members only
3/4 Hrs Local Guide With Cab
For KrisFlyer members only
Expert Curation with Cab
For KrisFlyer members only
3/4Hrs Local Guide WITHOUT Cab
For KrisFlyer members only
Highlights
Pallava dynasty with its capital in Kanchipuram from 3rd Century CE, built its first rock temple and many large stone temples. The city is also famous for its silk weaving and selling.
This curated trip is unique because of
1. Variety in Itinerary, covering heritage & culture experiences (Weaving, Silk Sarees & Silk Scarf Shopping, Museum, Culinary specialty like Kovil Idly called Kanchipuram Idly (subject to availability))
Expert curator knows multiple languages such as Western English,French, spanish, Russian and Japan. He knows also Tamil, English, Telugu,kannada, Malayalam, Hindi and little Marathi language and 100 words in many languages
Traveler friendly in choosing monuments and restaurants that are hygiene, clean, easily accessible. We proactively plan trip for any issues like weather, etc.
Itinerary
Ekambareswarar Temple
1 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedEkambareswarar Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to the deity Shiva, located in the town of Kanchipuram in Tamil Nadu, India. - Do you know that this temple is one of the Pancha Bhoota Stalas (five elements)? - What are the 5 elements? What is the significance? Highlights 1. Architecture: - What is famous? Area in acres? Gopurams, or gateway towers. Is it India's highest tower? - What is different in sculptures and paintings? - Is the temple tree, also known as the sthala-virutcham, 3,500-year-old mango tree ? Why is it popular? - How pillars are in the main hall? Historical: - Was this built before 7th Century and who built? - Is this mentioned in 3rd Century literature? Join the trip to know more.Vaikunta Perumal Temple
1 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedThiru Parameswara Vinnagaram or Vaikunta Perumal Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to the God Vishnu. Constructed in the Dravidian style of architecture, the temple is glorified in the Nalayira Divya Prabandham, the early medieval Tamil canon of the Alvar saints from the 6th through the 9th centuries CE. It is one among the 108 Divya Desams dedicated to the God Vishnu, who is worshipped as Vaikuntanathan (lit. 'Lord of Vaikunta') and his consort, the Goddess Lakshmi as Sri Vaikundavalli. The temple is considered the second oldest extant temple in Kanchipuram after the Kailasanathar temple.Shakunthala Jagannathan Museum of Folk Art
1 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedThis is not a heritage museum. It's a old traditional house where you can find collection of everyday items used over 100 years that belong exclusively to Kanchipuram, reflecting its ancient and exclusive culture.Kanchipuram
1 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeSilk Weaving: Kanchipuram is popular for its Silk Sarees. Weaving is very popular. We will take you to a weaving place and show you how the weaving is done. Please note that we will not be taking you to the silk production farm.Kailasanatha Temple
1 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedArchitecturally beautiful Kailasanathar Temple: The temple was first of its kind of stone architecture as compared to others in Pallava that were stone carved or rock cut. The foundation made of granite withstands the load of the entire massive structure. With over 58 shrines made in niches of the compound wall, the temple stands out as an epitome of construction with sandstone. Pillars of the mandapa have statues of lions standing on their hind legs, symbolizing people not to harm the temple. Magnificent temple has a good serial vision, that has to be experienced, rather being written. So come down with us to enjoy this trip and know more about Kancheepuram – the temple town
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