Uthiramerur — Travel Guide
Uthiramerur is a panchayat town in Kanchipuram district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Distanced around 90 kilometres from the capital city Chennai, Uthiramerur is known for the unique inscriptions relating to politics found at the temples that have been established in the town, tracing as back as the 8th century. Uthiramerur originally existed as a Brahmin settlement. The Pallava king Nandivarman II formally established it as a brahamdeya village around 750 CE. It is believed that he donated the village to Vedic Brahmins from Srivaishanva community. A tenth century inscription states the name of the village as "Uttaramerur Chaturvedi Mangalam".
The best time to visit October to March.
By Air
The closest airport is the Chennai Airport.
By Train
There are regular trains from other major cities of the country to Uthiramerur.
Shopping in Uthiramerur is an absolute delight. After a day of some fine sightseeing and other activities, it’s but natural to indulge in a little bit of shopping. Explore the shops and the markets of Uthiramerur to find the most famous of its offerings. Buy souvenirs and other gifts for yourself and your friends and families – after all shopping in Uthiramerur means splurging a little bit! Shopping in Uthiramerur is the most important activ
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