12902 - Kailasanathar temple kanchi

Kailasanathar Temple , Kanchipuram

Kailasanathar Temple at Kanchipuram is one of the contributions of 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 the Archaeological Survey of India. It is said that Kailasanathar Temple is great inspiration for Great Rajaraja Chola to build Big temple at Thanjavur.

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