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Originally posted 2010-07-23 12:52:45.

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Kapaleashwarar Temple is belived to have been built in the 7th century by the then ruling Pallavas.
It is an example of the beautiful architecture of the Pallavas.
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The presiding God of this temple is a form of  hindu god Shiva called Kapaleashwarar.
The form of Shiva’s wife Parvati at this temple is called Karpagambal.
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During Friday worship, Goddess Karpagambal will be decorated with “kaasu maala” (Garland with Gold Coins).
This was contributed by a group of devotees.
It is beloved to be a boon to worship during this seva.
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Festivals

Panguni Peruvizha is the most celebrated festival of this temple.
Panguni in the Tamil calendaris sometime between mid-March to mid-April.
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History and Architecture

The architecture of the temple appears to be 300–400 years old.
The scholarly view that accounts for the discrepancies is that the original temple was built on the shore at the location of the current Santhome Church but was destroyed by the Portuguese, and the current temple (which is 1-1.5 km from the shore) was built more recently.
A small minority of people believe that the original temple was indeed on the beach, but that the sea has receded over centuries.
The Vijayanagar Kings rebuilt the temple during the 16th century. The original temple was destroyed by the Portuguese.

Originally posted 2010-07-07 15:24:46.

Kanchipuram, Kanchi, or Kancheepuram (Tamil: காஞ்சிபுரம்) is a temple city and a municipality in Kanchipuram district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is a temple town and the headquarters of Kanchipuram district. In ancient times it was called Kachi and Kachiampathi.

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Kanchipuram is located on the Palar River, and known for its temples and silk sarees.

There are several big temples(including some of the greatest Vishnu Temples and Shiva Temples of Tamilnadu) like Varadharaja Perumal Temple for Lord Vishnu and Ekambaranatha Temple which is one of the five forms of abodes of Lord Siva, (it is the earth abode here, other abodes include Chidambaram (Sky), Sri Kalahasti (air), Thiruvanaikaval (water) and Tiruvannamalai (fire)), Kamakshi Amman Temple, Varadharaja Perumal Temple, Kumara Kottam, Kachapeshwarar Temple, Kailasanathar Temple and many more.

Kanchipuram is also called as “City of 1000 Temples”. Kanchipuram is also famous for its silk sarees, which are hand woven

Source : wikipedia.org

Car hire charges for one day and two days trip to Kancheepuram from Chennai

Originally posted 2009-07-04 01:49:32.

An ANI report : An eco-friendly bamboo resort has been set up in Mahabalipuram district, Tamil Nadu. Tamil Nadu Tourism Development Corporation (TTDC) has built the resort in collaboration with some private partners in order to attract foreign tourists for various ayurvedic and medical treatments.

The resort offers Ayurvedic treatment and rejuvenation therapy, including Ayurvedic pancha karma treatment, acupressure, yoga, meditation and steam bath. The resort has a swimming pool and a bamboo restaurant, which offers vegetarian, non-vegetarian and Chinese food. Depending upon the success of the resort, there are plans to introduce the concept at hill stations and other important destinations across the state

Originally posted 2009-05-26 19:12:55.

Developed by the Tamil Nadu Tourism Development Corporation (TTDC), Muttukadu Boat House captivates a large number of domestic as well as international tourists and especially the honeymooners visiting South India. It costs just rupees 50 per person for a three kilometer ride around the vast expanse of water that may be of 45 minutes duration.

The backwaters at Muttukadu are also favourable for a couple of adventure water sports like wind-surfing. Apart from Four 8-seater speed boats were inducted here, the State tourism department TTDC has deployed a fleet of 25 boats that are motor-operated as well as the oaring ones for tourists.

What thrills the visitors the most is the stunning effects caused by a rocking bridge over the backwaters. Every year a windsurfing regatta is organised in Muttukadu in February.
Apart from regular competitions, training camps for passionate water sports lovers are some of the other features that make this place an unforgettable pleasure.