Kailasanathar Temple

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Kanchi Kailasanathar Temple is located in Tamil Nadu

Kailasanathar Temple

Kanchipuram Tamil Nadu

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Timings : 6:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Time Required : 1-2 hrs

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Kailasanathar Temple, Kanchipuram Overview

Kanchi Kailasanathar Temple is an important religious site is located on the banks of the Vedavathi River, at the western limits, facing the east side in the Kanchipuram city of Tamil Nadu. The temple holds great significance and value for the Hindu devotees and is visited by a large number of tourists all year round, but the number of visitors increases drastically at the time of the Mahashivratri.

The Kanchi Kailasanathar temple is embellished with beautiful paintings and fantastic sculptures. The Temple is the most ancient temple from amongst all the temples that are located in Tamil Nadu and was built during 685 A.D. and 705 A.D. The construction of this grand structure was started by the Pallava ruler Rajasimha, whereas his son Mahendra Varma Pallava completed it.

The architecture of the temple is an excellent example of the Dravidian style of construction, and the temple is carved out of sandstone. The architectural beauty of this temple is remarkably different from that of all the other temples in Tamil Nadu. A striking feature is the sixteen-sided Shiva lingam that is made up of black granite at the main shrine.

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Kailasanathar Temple Reviews

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Nageswara Rao Ch

on Kailasanathar Temple 1 year ago

I have taken Dharshan of deity, and observed the lingam is not round and having side faces but now I came to know they are 16 sides. Iam afraid of this structure is going to be eroded, in future prob (Read More)ably next next generation may loose this beautiful temple if proper care is not taken immediately.