Kailasanathar Temple is one of my Favorite's Temples which was built by Pallava's in 6th Century AD. I would always call this as wonder coz its built in sandstone and it had withstood for 1400 years now.
I have been to this temple during 2008 and after that it was during April 2023, I had a privilege of visiting this temple again.
Kailasanathar Temple is located on the banks of the Vedavathi River and It is the oldest temple in Kancheepuram. It is the first structural temple in South India built by Rajasimha Pallaveswaram and later completed by his son Mahendra Varma Pallava.
This temple was first of its kind made of stone architecture as compared to other structures which made out of stone carvings or rock carvings. The foundation of this temple is made of granite which enables it to withstand the massive structure, while the outer structure and carvings are made up of sandstone. The temple has 58 small shrines built into the niches of the compound wall enclosing the main shrine. The shrine depicts the carvings of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati in many dance forms. The pillars of the mandapa have statues of lions standing on their hind legs as if trying to warn not to harm the temple. The main shrine (sanctum sanctorum) has 16 sided Shivalinga made in black granite. The inner and outer walls of the temple are carved with the images of numerous Gods and Goddesses. There is also a sculpture of Nandi guarding at the entrance. Gods and Goddesses who have their carvings in the outer walls are Brahma, Vishnu, Nandi, Goddess Durga with three Ganas and Shiva in Samhara-Tandava (destructive dancing) pose.
Beautiful View of Kailasanathar Temple
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