Pazhayarai is historically important since it is closely associated with the names of Great Cholas,Rajaraja ,Rajendra Chola and Kundavi. There is much description in the historic novel, Kalki's classic Ponniyin Selvan (பொன்னியின் செல்வன்) about this place.
Pazhaiyarai Vadathali ( கீழபழையாறை வடதளி) is a Hindu temple dedicated to Someswarar, a form of Shiva. It is located 6 km away from Kumbakonam on the Kumbakonam- Aavoor road, 2 km away from the Thenupuriswarar Temple at Patteeswaram and 3 km away from Darasuram.
The temple is believed to be built during the Chola period and has several inscriptions dating back to the 8-9th century. The presiding deity, Someswarar is revered in the 7th century Tamil Saiva canonical work, the Thevaram, written by Tamil saint poets known as the Nayanmars and classified as Paadal Petra Sthalam.
The city of Pazhayarai was one of the capital towns of the Chola empire. The temple is a part of the series of temples built by Aditya Chola (871-907 CE) along the banks of river Cauvery to commemorate his victory in the Tirupurambiyam battle.This temple is in the centre of the once famous Pazhayarai city, surrounded by Pazhayari Vadathali in the north, Araimetrali in the west and Thenthali in the south. This is the birthplace of Mangayarkarasiyar, a saint amongst the 63 Nayanmars.
The temple has a gopuram (gateway tower) in dilapidated state. Renovation work is in full swing now. Its own glory will be restored.
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The Kailasanathar temple is the oldest temple of Kanchipuram. Located in Tamil Nadu, India, it is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Siva and known for its historical presence. The low-stung sandstone compound is a chock-a-block with fascniating carvings, including many half-animal deities that were in vogue during the period of early Dravidian Architecture.It was built by the Pallavas in the early 8th century CE. It is famous for its splendid vimana. It also contains numerous panels showing Lord Siva as Nataraja in various postures. This temple was built by Pallava King Narasimhavarman II (Rajasimhan), and is also called Rajasimha Pallaveswaram.-wiki
Paintings of Fresco-style adorn the inner walls of the shrines. The temple is intact as it is during the days of Pallavas. No additions have been made subsequently.
The great architectural rich temple is maintained and protected by Archaeolagical Survey of India.
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The Kailasanath temple is the oldest temple of Kanchipuram, located in Tamil Nadu, India. It is Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Siva and known for its historical presence. The low-stung sandstone compound is a chock-a-block with fascniating carvings, including many half-animal deities that were in vogue during the period of early Dravidian Architecture.
It was built by the Pallavas in the early 8th century CE. It is famous for its splendid vimana. It also contains numerous panels showing lord Siva asNataraja in various postures.This temple was built by Pallava King Narasimhavarman II (Rajasimhan), and so is also called Rajasimha Pallaveswaram.
It is believed by many archeologists that this Kailasanathar temple must be the inspiration for Rajaraja Chola I to build the TanjoreBrihadeeswarar temple.
Currently the temple is well maintained by Archaeological Survey of India.-Viki.
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The Vaital deul dedicated to tantric worship is a leading example of the khakhara order of the temple and consists on plain a rectangular deul proceeded by a rectangular flat-roofed jagamohana. The temple (11.5mm) is distinguished by the shape of its cylindrical (khakhara) roof crowned by three kalasas. The temple is dedicated to the goddess who is accompanied by other matrikas along with Ganesha and Virabhadra and pair of terrific Bhairavas. The exterior of the temple is lavishly carved with the figures of Ardhanarisvara, Parvati, Mahisamardini, Lakulisa, Hari-hara, Surya, Nataraja,Nayikas etc. Stylistically, the temple is assignable to circa 8th century.
Sisiresvara temple is situated within its compound.
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