What made Kanchipuram important in South India?

Once a capital of the Pallava dynasty, Kanchipuram was also a noted centre of learning for Tamil and Sanskrit scholars. Known as ‘the religious capital of the South’ its early 8th century CE Kailasanatha temple is one of the most impressive structures surviving from ancient India.

What is the history of Kanchipuram?

Kanchipuram is one of the most-ancient cities of southern India and traces its history to the 2nd century bce as an early Chola capital. From the 3rd to the 9th century ce, it was the Pallava capital, and from the 10th to the 13th century, it served as the late Chola government headquarters.

What is the importance of Kanchipuram?

Of the 108 holy temples of the Hindu god Vishnu, 15 are located in Kanchipuram. The city is important to both Shaivism and Sri Vaishnavism. The city is well known for its hand woven silk sarees and most of the city’s workforce is involved in the weaving industry.

What is Kanchipuram special?

The city of Kanchi is well known in Tamil Nadu. It was an ancient city which served as the capital of Pallava dynasty. Kanchipuram, with a number of temples, also serves as an important Hindu pilgrimage site in Tamil Nadu. The city is also famous for the Kanchipuram silk sareers across South India.

What is the core of Vishnu Kanchipuram?

The core of Vishnu Kanchi is this temple. It is also called Devrajaswamy Temple. Spread across 23 acres of land, it is not just one temple but a complete temple complex with many temples, pillared halls & pavilions and tanks. There are certain important things that you should not miss at this temple in Kanchipuram.

Who is the deity of Athi Varadar?

The Deity of Athi Varadar is one among the four Deities of Lord Varadaraja worshiped by Brahma. In the Satya-yuga this Deity was carved out of Fig tree wood by Vishwakarma. This was the mula-vigraha worshiped in the sanctum of the Kanchi Varadaraja Perumal Temple until the early 16th century.

What is the story behind the idol of Vishnu at Tirupati temple?

It is said that the original idol of Vishnu at the temple was made of fig wood. Subsequently, a metal idol was installed and the wooden one was put in a silver casket and it rests in this pond. The idol is taken out every 40 years for cleaning and for worship.

What is special about anantharatharas?

The Ananth Saras as the temple tank is called is special for it houses a hidden temple inside its waters. It is said that the original idol of Vishnu at the temple was made of fig wood. Subsequently, a metal idol was installed and the wooden one was put in a silver casket and it rests in this pond.