Kanchipuram's skyline is dominated by the enormous 'Gopuram' of his enormous temple complex. Tourists flock to this town because it is one of India's top seven pilgrimage sites. To add weight to its historical significance, the temple dates back to roughly 600 AD, making it one of the oldest. More than 40 acres and a height of 57 metres make up this enormous temple. One of the tallest in South India, the 'Raja Gopuram' is adorned with beautiful carvings of exquisite art forms and sculptures depicting various religious scenes. For art lovers, this gopuram may keep them enthralled for hours. It was erected by Raja Krishna Deva Raya.The Pallava, Pandya, Chola, and Vijayanagar dynasties, as well as the subsequent Vijayanagar era, all made structural contributions to this temple, which is said to be thousands of years old. of years old. In front of the sanctum sanctorum, there is a thousand-pillared irresistible-looking hall (Aaiyram Kaal Mandapam) that holds 1008 Shiva lingam statues and is said to have been erected by Raja Krishna Deva Raya.Lord Shiva is the presiding deity, and he is represented by the Prithvi Lingam here. Lord Vishnu's Vamana Murthy shrine is placed within the temple premises rather than a separate shrine for Parvati.A Prithvi Lingam made of sand from under a mango tree is said to have been used by Parvati to worship Shiva. However, the nearby Vegavati River was inundated, posing a threat to the lingam's survival. Parvati is said to have cradled the lingam in her arms in order to keep it safe. In response to this gesture, Shiva appeared to her and proposed to her in person, and they were married.