Kanchipuram and it is History

                         Kanchipuram and it is History 

Kanchipuram is one of the ancient and proud cities of Tamil Nadu and is the center of the Thondai Mandala. Kanchipuram is not only a city with a proud history but also a spiritual city with many temples. Kanchipuram is the city with the most temples after Kumbakonam. 

It was called "Kanchi" because of the abundance of Kanchi trees here. Kanchipuram has many names. "Kachchi" is an important name among them. The name "Kachchi" is used a lot in the Pallava and Chola inscriptions. 

The city of Kanchipuram is fed by the Palaru and its tributaries. This Kanchipuram city is located at 12.50 North latitude and 79.42 East longitude. There are references to Kanchipuram in the Sangam literatures such as Perumbanatrupada and Manimekalai. Kanchipuram is also mentioned in the notes of the Chinese traveler Yuan Zhuang, who visited Kanchipuram during the Pallava period. "Kachi Puranam" and "Kachi Kalampakam" are mythological books about Kanchipuram. 

There are references to Kanchipuram in the book Thondai Mandala Sadakam written by the poet Padikasu.

"நீனிற புருவின் நெடியோன் கொப்பூழ் 
 நான்முக ஒருவர் பயந்த பல்லிதழ்
 தாமரை பொகுட்டிற் காண்வரத் தோன்றிச் 
சுடுமண் ஓங்கிய நெடுநகர்"
                                       -பெரும்பாணாற்றுப்படை
"பொன்னேயிர் காஞ்சி"
                                  மணிமேகலை 
During the Sangam period, Kanchipuram was shaped like a lotus, with towering mansions and streets for chariots.

Cultural periods

The cultural period of Kanchipuram has been divided on the basis of archaeological studies, and the following artifacts have been found in various excavations here:
1) rouletted ware
2) Amphore jars
3) Conical jars
4) Terracotta image of the Mother Goddess
5) Copper coin of Rajaraja Chola
6) Satavahana coin
7) Eelam copper coin
8) Beads
9) Remains of stupa building
10) Coin casting
11) Terracotta toys
12) POTSHERD with Brahmi letters
13) Terracotta Ring well.

1) Early Historical (Sangam period)

2) Historical

historical subdivided in Pallava,Chola,Pandya,Vijayanagara and Nayaka

Administration

Kanchipuram, a part of the Thondaimandalam, was ruled by Ilandhiraya and Karikala Peruvala. Kanchipuram is located in the Ail Kottam. It was the capital during the Pallava period and an important city during the Chola period. The Chola king Aditha II, also known as Aditha Karikala, built a palace for his father Sundara Chola. The Cholas were succeeded by Vijayanagara and Nayakkargal, who ruled Kanchipuram.

Religious aspects
Various religions have flourished in Kanchipuram. Based on these religions, Kanchipuram is divided as follows.
1) Shaivism Kanchipuram
2) Vaishnava Kanchipuram
3) Jain Kanchipuram

Buddhism began to flourish in Kanchipuram from the 3rd century BC. The following Buddhist monks lived in Kanchipuram.
1) Buddhadatta
2) Bodhidharum
3) Thinnagar
4) Vajranandhi
5) Buddh Kosar Friends Jyothi Palar, Sumathi

The Aravanadis who mention Manimegala are from Kanchipuram. According to the notes of the Chinese traveler Yuan Zhuang, there is also a stupa built by Ashoka. Also, Buddha sculptures are found in the areas around Kanchipuram such as Pillayar Palayam, Arpakkam, Balur, Mangadu and Kundrathur. The 14th century AD Javanese Buddhist poet Kavivanar says that there were 14 Buddhist schools in Kanchipuram. 

Thirupparuthikundram was an important place for Jainism. There are temples built here for Chandrakirti, Malli Senar, Pushpa Senar and Ananta Vamana. Saivism and Vaishnavism flourished in Kanchipuram during the Pallava period.
1) Airavateswar Temple
2) Matanga Easwar Temple
3) Mukhateswar Temple
4) Vaikuntha Perumal Temple
5) Kanchi Kailasanathar Temple
6) Chokkiswar Temple

Conclusion
The city of Kanchipuram is a great place in terms of spirituality and history, as can be seen from various pieces of evidence.

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