Kanchipuram (historically known as Kanchi or Conjeeveram) is a globally renowned city and the administrative headquarters of the Kanchipuram district in Tamil Nadu. Situated on the banks of the Vegavathi River, just 72 kilometers from Chennai, Kanchipuram is one of India's most ancient and historically monumental cities.
​Famously called the "City of a Thousand Temples" and the "Silk City," Kanchipuram’s heritage spans over two millennia, during which it served as a magnificent imperial capital, a world-class center of classical learning, and a profound intersection of Hindu, Buddhist, and Jain philosophies.