Kailasanathar Temple at Kanchipuram is one of the contributions by Pallavas.This temple has various wonderful postures of Lord Nataraja. It was built in sandstone by Pallava King Rajasimha in 8th century.
This temple is protected and maintained by Archaeological Survey of India. It is said that Kailasanathar Temple is great inspiration for Great Rajaraja Chola to build Big temple at Thanjavur.
This is the interior view of this store house of exquisite sculptures. It is 8th century sandstone temple and finest example of Pallava architecture in South India. The foundation of the temple is made of granite while the superstructure is carved out of sandstone. The temple is unique in its architecture and is viewed more as an architectural wonder than as a holy place. The walls and the vimanam of this temple are filled with great art works in form of paintings and sculptures.
This Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Siva is well maintained by ASI.
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Kailasanathar Temple at Kanchipuram is one of the contributions by Pallavas.This temple has various wonderful postures of Lord Nataraja. It was built in sandstone by Pallava King Rajasimha in 8th century.
This temple is protected and maintained by Archaeological Survey of India. It is said that Kailasanathar Temple is great inspiration for Great Rajaraja Chola to build Big temple at Thanjavur.
This is the interior view of this store house of exquisite sculptures. It is 8th century sandstone temple and finest example of Pallava architecture in South India. The foundation of the temple is made of granite while the superstructure is carved out of sandstone. The temple is unique in its architecture and is viewed more as an architectural wonder than as a holy place. The walls and the vimanam of this temple are filled with great art works in form of paintings and sculptures.
This Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Siva is well maintained by ASI.
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Vaikuntha Perumal Temple, Kanchipuram was constructed shortly after the Kailasanathar temple was built. It was built by the Pallava king Nandivarman and was completed in the 7th century A.D. There are three different levels of the main shrine. The sculptures of Lord Vishnu in the main shrine, are quite massive in size depicting the Lord in sitting, standing and reclining postures. It is one of the 108 Divya Desams dedicated to the Lord Vishnu.
This ancient temple is protected and maintained by Archaelogical Survey of India.
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