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| Kanchipuram is the birth place of Dr. C.N. Annadurai, the scholar statesman, affectionately called Anna by the general public. The former and Late Chief Minister of Tamilnadu, Arignar Annadurai house located in Kanchipuram and It has been converted into a memorial. This house is located at No.54, C.N.A. Street, Kanchipuram-631502.
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| Rajiv Gandhi Memorial is located in Sriperumbudur which is 29 km away from Kanchipuam (On the way to Chennai from Kanchipuram). The former prime Minister of India, Rajiv Gandhi was assassinated here on May 21, 1991. A memorial was built on this spot. There are no holidays for this memorial. The visiting hour is between 10 AM and 6 PM.The Sriperumbudur is the birth place of Saint Ramanujar, the Father of Visishtadvaida philosophy of Vaishnavism and hence an important pilgrim centre for the Vaishnavites.
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| Rajiv Gandhi Memorial |
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| Arignar Anna Zoological Park |
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| This zoological park is located in Vandalore which is 35 km away from Kanchipuam. It covers a land area of 1,265-acre, the biggest in South India, has, among other species, a good collection of tropical birds, mammals, and reptiles. It was in the year 1855 the first Zoo in India was established in Chennai, later on in 1979 shifted to this 510 ha sprawling complex. The Natural environment in this zoological park helps the animals to move around freely without any disturbance. Vehicles operated through batteries are run to go around the park. Tuesdays are holidays.
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| It is one of the major Water Bird Sanctuaries in India. It is 48 Km away from Kanchipuram. . The season for birds which migrated from other countries is during the months from October to March. The variety of birds includes Herons, Darters, Spoonbills, Pelicans, Sandpipers, White Ibis and Cormorants, Blue winged teals and Swans.
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| Vedanthangal (Birds Sanctuary) |
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| Vellore |
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| The city of Vellore, situated 64 Kms away from Kanchipuram.Vellore is famous for its historic Fort constructed in the 13th Century, The fort is known for its grand walls, wide moat and robust masonry. The fort covers about 133 acres of area.The fort houses a Christian church, a Muslim mosque and a Hindu temple, which is famous for its magnificent carvings.
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