From time immemorial it has been hailed as one of the holy cities of India. Buddhism, Jainism, saivism and vaishnavism thrived here. It was the northern capital of the cholas, the main capital of the pallavas and even during the vijayanagar period, it was an important centre. The pallava, chola and vijayanagar art and architechture flourished here and the temples of this city are living monuments of them. It is at present the headquarters of kanchipuram district and the collector’s office is located here.
Dr.C.N.Annadurai, the former chief minister of Tamilnadu and the Founder of D.M.K. was born here. His ancestral house here has been converted into memorial. Various exihibits like photographs, the articles used by him and important events of his life are potrayed here.
Kanchipuram silk sarees are well known all over the world. Beautiful high grade pure mulberry silk of various hues are woven into sarees by traditionally trained weavers reputed for texture, lustre, duarbility and fine finish. These sarees are exported to foreign countries. About 5000 families are engaged in this industry. Sarees are available at loom prices here and through cooperative societies.
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