Kailasanathar Temple
Temple
Kailasanathar Temple
Kailasanathar Temple, also known as Kailasanatha Temple, is a historic Hindu temple in Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu, dedicated to Lord Shiva. Built around 700 CE by Narasimhavarman II of the Pallava dynasty, it is one of the oldest surviving monuments in Kanchipuram and a prime example of Dravidian architecture.
The temple features a square-plan layout with a mukha-mandapa (entrance hall), maha-mandapa (gathering hall), and a primary sanctum (garbha-griya) topped with a four-storey vimana.
Surrounding the main sanctum are nine shrines, each depicting different forms of Shiva. The temple’s outer walls are adorned with intricate carvings, showcasing themes from Shaivism, Vaishnavism, Shaktism, and Vedic deities.
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Kailasanathar Temple is located in Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu.
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