India /Tamil Nadu /Kanchipuram /Kanchipuram
Devarajaswami temple, Kanchipuram, India. Edit
Detail InformationEdit
Devarajaswami Temple, constructed by the Vijayanagara rulers, bears an architectural style quite akin to the South Indian style of the temple architecture. The temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and there is a marriage hall in the premises which i s dedicated to Lord Vishnu and Goddess Parvati. The intricate details in the architecture can send a person to quite an observation spree. There is also a large tank with the idol of Lord Vishnu which is said and believed to be drained in a cycle of 40 years.
Devarajaswami temple, Kanchipuram
HistoryEdit
N.A.
Must SeeEdit
Popular
Visiting TimeEdit
All days of the week 6:00 AM – 7:00 AM (Vishwa roupa Darshan)
7:00 AM – 11:00 AM (Free darshan)
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM (Darshan Fees)
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM (Darshan Fees)
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM (Malarangi Seva (Decorated with flowers))
8:00 PM – 8:30 PM (Mansa Seva)
Closed OnEdit
N.A.
Best Season to VisitEdit
October to March.
Best Time To VisitEdit
Morning, Afternoon, Evening.
Time Required for SightseeingEdit
Minimun 30 Minute.
Ticket Required : No Edit
Individual National Adult Rs. : N.A.
Kids Rs. : N.A.
Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : N.A.
Kids Rs. : N.A.
Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A.
Video Camera Rs. : N.A.
Guide Required : No Edit
Approximate cost: N.A.
Dress Code (If Any) : No Edit
Dress Require: N.A.
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How to ReachEdit
Taxi : N.A.
Bus : Most travellers and tourists prefer the road to Kanchipuram. Its certainly more practical than the rail ride from Chennai. The distance is negligible (2 hrs) and the road is in good shape. Frequent bus connections also make it convenient to travel by road. Bus services are privately owned or operated by the government. Guided tours are available at travel/tour operators in Chennai.
Train : There is no railway station in Kanchipuram. nearest, Chengalpattu Railway Station on the Chengalpattu – Arakkonam line. Daily passenger train service between Chennai and Kanchipuram.
Air : The closest airport to Kanchipuram is the Chennai Airport, with domestic connections to all the major cities in India. Chennai is also well connected to the important cities of Tamil Nadu. Some international airlines also fly into Chennai.
Others : N.A.
Things to CarryEdit
- Camera, Plenty of water.
Safety / WarningEdit
- Before purchasing any product confirm the price form local people.
HelplineEdit
- Police : 100.
- Fire Brigade : 101.
- Ambulance : 102.
