Kailasanathar Temple

Kailasanathar Temple

Infobox Mandir


creator = Pallava kings
proper_name = Kailasanathar Kovil
date_built =
primary_deity = Kailasanathar (Shiva)
architecture = Pallava, Kovil
location = Kanchipuram

The Kailasanath temple is located in the temple town of Kanchipuram in Tamil Nadu, India.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).

The Chola King Rajaraja Chola I visited this temple and named this temple as kachipettu periya thirukatrali(Stone Tenple of Kachipettu(ancient name of kanchipuram).It is believed by many archeologists that this kailasanathar temple must be the inspiration for Rajaraja Chola I to built the Tanjore Rajarajeeswaram temple.

Currently the temple is well maintained by Archaeological Survey of India

External Links

* [http://www.frontlineonnet.com/fl2501/stories/20080118504906500.htm "Royal Shrines", Frontline, Volume 25 - Issue 01 :: Jan. 05-18, 2008]


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