| Kailasanathar Temple
Kanchipuram is one of the ancient temples of Tamil Nadu. Built by Rajasimha
and his son Mahendra in 7 th century, this temple site is dedicated
to Lord Shiva.
Kailasanathar Temple Kanchipuram is the only temple that does not contain
any signature art of Cholas or by Vijaynagar rulers. This temple of
Kanchipuram represents typical Dravidian style of architecture.
Kailasanathar Temple consists of large number of small shrines inside
the temple dedicated to Shiva, Parvati and their sons. There are total
of 58 shrines situated around the main shrine. Inner walls of temple
are adorns with fresco-style of painting.
A unique example of Dravidian style of architecture this temple is
constructed mostly by sandstone . Fragments of 8 th century's mural
art are still visible reminder of temple's architecture. The walls and
the vimaanam of this temple are filled with great art works in form
of paintings and sculptures.
Perhaps the most beautiful temple in Kanchipuram, this temple is regarded
more as an architectural wonder rather than as a holy place. The temple
is thronged by the mass only during the festival of Maha Shivaratri
. At that time there are long queues waiting for just get a glimpse
of the deity.
Kanchipuram's Kailasanathar Temple can be described as the successor
of the rock temples at Mahabalipuram. The bases of the pillars in Mahabalipuram
temples have seated lions while the Kailasanathar temple has confident
grimacing lions standing on their hind legs.
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| Tamil
Nadu Temples |
| Chidambaram
Temple, Chidambaram |
Rameshwaram
Temples, Rameshwaram |
| Kanchipuram
Temples, Chennai |
Thanjavur
Temples, Thanjavur |
| Ekambareswarar
Temple, Kanchipuram |
Jain
Temple, Chennai |
| Kailasanathar
Temple, Kanchipuram |
Perur
Patteeswaraswamy Temple, Coimbatore |
| Mahabalipuram
Temples, Mahabalipuram |
Parthasarathy
Temple, Chennai |
| Meenakshi
Temple, Madurai |
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