Excursions
in Kanchipuram
Tiruparuthi Kundram (5 kms)
This is a suburb of Kanchi on the southern bank of the Vegavathi river. It was
a centre of Jainism.
Thiruthani (42 kms)
Thiruthani is one of the six abodes of Lord Subramanya. Situated on a hilltop,
the temple is accessible by a flight of 365 steps and also by a ghat road.
The steps represent the days of a year. Thiruthani is said to be the place
where the Lord Muruga married Valli, one of his two consorts. The Karthigai
festival which falls in December is celebrated with great pomp and splendour.
This small town is also the birth place of Dr.S.Radhakrishnan, philosopher-statesman
and former President of India.
Vedanthangal (48 kms)
It is one of the major water birds sanctuaries in India. Storks, Egrets, Comorants,
Darter are some of the birds which arrive here during season. Along the lake
bund there is a 24' high observation tower commanding the panoramic view of
the sanctuary. Season: October-March. Forest Rest House is also available.
Uthiramerur (28 kms)
An ancient Siva temple built according to silpa sastras that contains inscriptions
about village administration in those days is situated here. There is also
an ancient Vaishnavite temple which is massive in structure. It is multi-storyed
with Astanga vimana.
Sriperumpudhur (29 kms)
It is the birth place of Saint Ramanujar, the father of Vaishnava Philosophy
and hence an important pilgrim centre for the Vaishnavites. A memorial for
Sri Rajiv Gandhi, former Prime Minister of India, is situated here. Tourist
accommodation is available.
Vandalur (35 kms)
The new sprawling 1,265-acre Anna Zoological Park at Vandalur, the biggest
in South India, has, among other species, a superb collection of tropical
mammals, birds and reptiles. The animals are in vast natural enclosures enabling
them to move freely.
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