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Kanchipuram Kanchi or Kancheepuram is a temple city and a municipality in Kanchipuram district in the Indian state ofTamil Nadu. It is a temple town and the headquarters of Kanchipuram district. In ancient times it was called Kachi and Kachiampathi. Kanchipuram is located on the Palar River and known for its temples and silk sarees. Kanchipuram is also called as "City of 1000 Temples". Kanchipuram is also famous for its silk sarees which are hand woven. An epicentre of spiritual activities and learning since 10th century Kanchi was ruled by several dynasties including Cholas Pallavas and the empire of Vijayanagar and each one imparted a distinctive architectural style to the temples and historic monuments. Despite Mughal and British invasions Kanchipuram managed to retain the status of a leading pilgrim destination of India.
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