Best Time to Visit Kanchipuram

Kanchipuram, a holy city with marvelous pieces of architecture in the form of intricately sculptured gigantic temples, is visited throughout the year by the pilgrims and Hindu devotees. Although you can visit this city at any time throughout the year but keeping in view the weather conditions and seasonal temperature, the best time to visit Kanchipuram is from October to March. The climate remains very soothing and conducive to travel and sightseeing. A sudden influx of tourists in Kanchipuram is observed during summer vacation (May & June) and celebration of various religious festivals like Navratri, Mahashivratri. The name of the city of Kanchipuram is derived from the words Ka, Anchi and Puram respectively meaning Brahma, worship and place. Hence, Kanchipuram means the place of Brahma’s worship. It is so called because, according to Hindu mythology, God Brahma worshiped Lord Vishnu at this place. The temples of Kanchipuram are masterpieces of Dravidian style of Hindu temple architecture. The ‘shikharas’ & ‘gopurams’ of temples in Kanchipuram attract tourists from all over the world and leave them enchanted by its beauty. In Hindu calendar, there are several ‘muhoortas’ (specific time & date) to perform some rituals in a temple. In order to carry out the religious rituals, Kanchipuram can be visited on specified dates.