Notable temples include the (representing the element of earth), the Kailasanathar Temple (the oldest structure in the city), and the Varadharaja Perumal Temple .

Gurukkals are highly educated in the Agamas—ancient scripts that dictate temple construction, idol creation, and worship procedures.

The priesthood is usually passed down through families who have served the same temple for centuries.

Massive gateway towers covered in intricate sculptures.

Today, we look at lifestyle and entertainment through digital screens and streaming videos. However, in ancient and medieval Kanchipuram, the temple was the center of all lifestyle and entertainment.