Kanchi Kailasanathar Temple

Kanchi Kailasanathar Temple

Kailasanathar Temple, Kancheepuram, TamilNadu, India an eighth century Pallava Monument constructed by Pallava king Rajasimha and his son Mahendra Varman, One of the finest Pallava architectures in South India, Kanchipuram. Kailasanathar temple is one of the oldest temples in Tamil nadu represents the Dravidian style of architecture.

Kailasanathar temple, Kanchipuram is dedicated to lord Shiva. But one could find various other idols like Ganesha, Parvathi and so many others adorning the walls of this great Pallava monument. Kailasanathar temple was constructed using sandstones for most of the sculptures. All the walls around and inside the temple are filled with great sculptures.

The Chola King Rajaraja Chola I visited thіs temple аnd named thіs temple аs Kachipettu Periya Thirukatrali (Stone Temple оf Kachipettu (ancient name оf Kanchipuram). Іt іs believed by many archeologists thаt thіs Kailasanathar temple must be the inspiration fоr Rajaraja Chola I tо build the Tanjore Brihadeeswarar temple.

The Kailasanathar temple's unique feature is the 58 (sub-shrines) that are situated around this temple. 64 aspects of Lord Shiva is found all around the temple sub shrines, Of all the temples in India, no other edifice has been so elaborately filled with all the 64 aspects of Lord Shiva. The temple is unique in its architecture and is viewed more as an architectural wonder than as a holy place. Hence, it is never crowded with locals. Mostly filled with foreign tourists.

Attractions • A unique feature of the temple is that there is a small and narrow passage around the presiding deity. Its quite a task to crawl around it. It is widely believed that crawling through the passage enables one to attain Moksha.

• Huge Shiva Linga and Nandi
• Marvelous Architecture
• Sprawling and well maintained lawns
• Beautiful, chirping parrots will keep your cameras busy 
• Currently the temple іs well maintained by Archaeological Survey оf India, No fee for cameras/ handycams.All nationals & Religions are welcome inside the shrine.

How to reach:
Kailasanathar temple is situated outside the outskirts of modern day Kanchipuram, Tamil nadu, India and one could hire an auto-rickshaw, Auto-rickshaw drivers may ask INR 40 - 50 from the city bus stand. Temple Timings: 6 AM - 12 noon & 4 PM - 7 PM.

Softwares used: Audacity,Photoshop,Xilisoft converter,Alamoon Water marker & Proshow Gold. (Tamil letters typing courtesy my wife Mrs.Kalaiselvi Saravanan).

Created this video on public intrest to visit this nice place.This video dedicated to my Periyappa Late Mr.Shanmugan took me to this temple during my younger age and to the King Rajashima and the unknown people you created this marvalous.Thankyou.

R.S.Saravanan.
Vellore 6.Tamilnadu,India.