6941 - Kailasanathar Temple, Kanchipuram
Kailasanathar Temple at Kanchipuram is one of the contributions by Pallavas.
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.
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.
6941 - Kailasanathar Temple, Kanchipuram
Kailasanathar Temple at Kanchipuram is one of the contributions by Pallavas.
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.
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.