Kanchipuram, popularly known as the 'City of Temples', is one of the India's seven sacred (Swayam Vyaktha) cities and is famous the world over for its exquisite temples.
There are lots of temples found in Kanchipuram and was not only built by any one ruler but alos by different kings and each of them providing their own style and ideas to further enrich the architecture and beautify the temples.
Kanchipuram is divided into two sects; Vishnu Kanchi, where all the Vishnu Temples are found and Shivan Kanchi where all the Shivan and Shakthi Temples are found.
Speciality of Kanchipuram
There are 14 Divyadesams which are done Mangalasasanam by the Alwars.
One among the Panja bhootha Sthalam. (Prithuvi - Land)
Great Vaishnavites like Sri Ramanujar, Thirukkacha Nambi and Thirumazhisai Alwar lived in this Kanchi for some years.
There are about 150 temples in and around Kanchipuram.
This is one among the great Divya Desam found in Kanchipuram (Vishnu Kanchi). The Perumal of this temple came out from the "Ashwametha Yagam" performed by Lord Brahma. Aththi Varadhar, Brahmotsavam, Golden / Silver Lizard are some of the specials of this Temple. Read more about this temple
In the Pushkarani of this temple only, Poigai Alwar was born. The thirunaamam of the Perumal is "Sonnavannam seitha Perumal" as the Perumal did what Tirumazhisai Alwar said. Read more about this temple
This Divyadesam is found inside Ooragathan Temple, Kanchipuram. The Perumal in this sthalam is Thirukkaar vaanar. Sriman Narayanan explains that He himself is the black clouds which gives the rain for the humans and all things to survive. Read more about this temple
The Moolavar of this sthalam is Sri Paramapatha Nathan. Also called as "Vaikunthanathan". The Moolavar is found in sitting position facing west direction. The Thaayar of this temple is Sri Vaikuntha valli thaayar. Read more about this temple
It is said that both the Pacchai and Pavala Vannan perumal has to be worshipped, without leaving any one of them. Opposite to Pavala Vannar Sannadhi, is the Pacchai Vannar sannadhi is situated. Read more about this temple
The Moolavar of this sthalam is Sri Pandava Thoodhar. He is found in Irundha (sitting) thirukkolam, facing East direction. Sriman Narayanan gave his seva in Vishwaroopa Dharsanam as "Pandava thoothan" to Janameyjayan. Read more about this temple
The Moolavar of this Sthalam is Nilathingal Thundathan. He is also known as "Chandirra Chuda Perumal". The Perumal gave His special dharshan for for Lord Shivan. This Divyadesam is found inside Ekambareswar temple, Kanchipuram. Read more about this temple
This Divyadesam is situated inside Sri Kamakshi Amman temple. The Perumal of this sthalam is Sri Aadhi Varaha Perumal. He is found in Standing position facing West direction. Read more about this temple
"Vel" means wish and "Irukkai" means satying there. Since the Perumal itslef wished to stay there to help his bhakthas, this sthalam is known as "Vellukkai". Read more about this temple
The Moolavar of this sthalam is Sri Deepa Prakasar. He is also called as "Vilakkoli Perumal, Divya Prakasar". He is found in Standing position facing West Direction. This is the Avathara Sthalam of Sri Vedantha Desikar. Read more about this temple
The Perumal here is found along with 8 hands and each of them holding 8 different weapons and the 8 weapons are called as "Divya Aayudha Aazhwargal". The Perumal gave His prathyaksham (seva) for Gajendran, the elephant. 
This Divyadesam is found in Big(Shiva) Kanchipuram and closely situated near to Sri Kamakshi Amman Temple. Inside this Sthalam, other 3 divyadesams namely, Neeragam, Karagam and Kaaravannam are found. 
Neer, the water is the primary and necessary element for all the things in this world to survive. To explain this, the Perumal is giving his seva as "Jagadeswar Perumal". The Perumal is also called as "Thiru Neeragathan" found along with "Nilamangai valli Thaayar". 
This Divyadesam is found inside Ooragathan Temple, Kanchipuram. The Perumal in this sthalam is Sri Karunakara Perumal. He is giving his seva on facing South direction, which is said to be the direction that belongs to the cool breeze. 
