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2941 - Interior view of Kailasanathar Temple

Kailasanathar Temple at Kanchipuram,India, is very ancient in point of time. 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 advantage of this small temple is that we will not miss even a singe sculpture or painting. Here one can see various postures of Lord Siva.

This temple is protected and maintained by Archaeological Survey of India.

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Uploaded on March 22, 2013
Taken on March 17, 2013