If you have been planning for a short trip to the southern state of Tamil Nadu and wanted to visit any tourist spot other Kodaikanal, Ooty or Pondicherry, then Kancheepuram is the best place to explore. And if you love ancient architecture and Indian history, then these temples of Kancheepuram are must-visit. But here is a note for you that all the temples in Kancheepuram
One person was killed and five others injured in Tamil Nadu's Kancheepuram district on Sunday when an unidentified object they found in a temple pond suddenly blew up, police said. Police, however, said the incident was not connected with the current alert in the state.
Devotees were allowed for the 48 days long 'darshan' which commenced on July 1 and it will conclude today on August 17 after the immersion of the deity into the water at Varadaraja Perumal Temple. The deity will be immersed in the water at 10 pm. Since July 1, lakhs of devotees converged Kancheepuram daily to have the 'darshan' of Lord Athi Varadar.
He was then briefed on the history of the temple and Lord Athi Varadar (Lord Vishnu) by priests and he was offered a garland and 'prasad.'
For the first time in its history, according to the official, the TTD has made this offering of sacred cloth to the idol of Sri Athi Varadarar on the occasion of the once-in-forty years Athi Varadar festival.
Earlier on his arrival here on a two-day visit, Kovind was received at the airport by Tamil Nadu Governor Banwarilal Purohit, Chief Minister K. Palaniswami, Deputy Chief Minister O. Panneerselvam and others.
Kanchipuram temple will reopen today after a gap of 40 years, which will allow devotees for a rare darshan of the Aththi Varadar deity. Devotees should expect a massive crowd at the temple premises as nearly 40,000 people are likely to visit the Kanchipuram temple on a daily basis. Read on to know how you can reach the famous Kanchipuram temple through trains, flights and by road.
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