Kanchi Kamakoti Peetham
Kanchi Kamakoti Peetham is a prominent Hindu monastic institution located in Kancheepuram, Tamil Nadu. Traditionally believed to have been established by Adi Shankaracharya, it is a major centre of Advaita Vedanta. Situated near the Kamakshi Amman Temple in central Kanchipuram, the complex includes shrines, prayer halls and administrative buildings. It is notable for its spiritual leadership, Vedic scholarship and role in preserving Hindu traditions and is visited by devotees and tourists.