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Kanchipuram is one of the seven Tirtha (pilgrimage) sites, for spiritual release. The city houses Varadharaja Perumal Temple, Ekambareswarar Temple, Kamakshi Amman Temple, and Kumarakottam Temple which are some of major Hindu temples in our state. Of the 108 holy temples of the Hindu god Vishnu, 14 are located in Kanchipuram. The town is particularly important to Sri Vaishnavism, but is also a holy pilgrimage site in Shaivism. The town is well known for its hand woven silk sarees and most of the town's workforce is involved in the weaving industry.Kanchipuram sarees woven with heavy silk and gold cloth are considered to be special and are worn on occasions and festivals.