Kanchipuram houses great Shaiva (Ekambareswarar) and Vaishnava (Varadaraja Perumal) temples side by side. In a world divided by religion and caste, the city teaches us that harmony and coexistence are the true markers of civilization.
Did you know that the iconic "Korvai" technique—where the border and body are woven separately and then joined—is inspired by temple architecture? The jagged patterns you see, known as Temple Borders , are designed to mimic the majestic kanchipuram indru oru thagaval
In ancient times, Kanchipuram was known as a Ghatikasthanam —a place of advanced learning. It wasn't just a Hindu stronghold; it was a flourishing center for between the 1st and 5th centuries. known as Temple Borders