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The '''Kailasanath temple''' is the oldest temple of [[Kanchipuram]].<ref name="Dobbie2006">{{cite book|last=Dobbie|first=Aline|title=India: The Elephant's Blessing|url=http://books.google.com/books?id=ckpEd4emnCkC&pg=PA111|year=2006|publisher=Melrose Press|isbn=978-1-905226-85-6|pages=111–}}</ref> Located in [[Tamil Nadu]], [[India]], it is a [[Hindu temple]] dedicated to [[Lord Siva]] and known for its historical presence. The low-stung [[sandstone]] compound is a chock-a-block with fascinating carvings, including many half-animal deities that were in vogue during the period of early [[Dravidian architecture]].<ref>Singh, Sarina, ''South India'', Lonely Planet, p.145.</ref>
The '''Kailasanath temple''' is the oldest temple of [[Kanchipuram]].<ref name="Dobbie2006">{{cite book|last=Dobbie|first=Aline|title=India: The Elephant's Blessing|url=http://books.google.com/books?id=ckpEd4emnCkC&pg=PA111|year=2006|publisher=Melrose Press|isbn=978-1-905226-85-6|pages=111–}}</ref> Located in [[Tamil Nadu]], [[India]], it is a [[Hindu temple]] dedicated to [[Lord Siva]] and known for its historical presence. The low-stung [[sandstone]] compound is a chock-a-block with fascinating carvings including many half-animal deities that were in vogue during the period of early [[Dravidian architecture]].<ref>Singh, Sarina, ''South India'', Lonely Planet, p.145.</ref>


==History==
==History==
Kailasanathar Temple was built by the [[Pallavas]] in the early 8th century CE. It is the first structural temple built in South India by the Pallva king Rajsamiha son of and the second temple built in the same style was the [[Shore Temple]] in [[Mahabalipuram]]; earlier to these types, the temples were either built in wood or hewn into rocks in caves or boulders (as seen in Mahablipuram).
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It was built by the [[Pallavas]] in the early 8th century CE. It is famous for its splendid [[Vimana (architectural feature)|''vimana'']]. It also contains numerous panels showing lord Siva as [[Nataraja]] in various postures. This temple was built by the Pallava King [[Narasimhavarman II]] (Rajasimhan), and is also called Rajasimha Pallaveswaram.<ref name="Bradnock2004">{{cite book|last=Bradnock|first=Robert W.|title=Footprint India|url=http://books.google.com/books?id=nWKaR6LbEGcC|year=2004|publisher=Footprint|isbn=978-1-904777-00-7|page=812}}</ref>

==Architecture==
The temple complex of a garbha in complete in all respects as it has ''garbagriha'' ([[sanctum sanctorum]]), [[antarala]] (inner enclosure), [[mandapa]] (main hall) and high compound wall, and an entrance gate, the gopura.<ref name=”NIC”>{{Cite web|url=http://asi.nic.in/asi_monu_whs_cholabt_features.asp|title=General features of a Chola temple|accessdate=27 July 2013|publisher=National Informatics centre of Government of India}}</ref>

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is famous for its splendid [[Vimana (architectural feature)|''vimana'']]. It also contains numerous panels showing lord Siva as [[Nataraja]] in various postures.<ref name="Bradnock2004">{{cite book|last=Bradnock|first=Robert W.|title=Footprint India|url=http://books.google.com/books?id=nWKaR6LbEGcC|year=2004|publisher=Footprint|isbn=978-1-904777-00-7|page=812}}</ref>


The [[Chola dynasty|Chola]] King, [[Rajaraja Chola I]], visited this temple and named it ''Kachipettu Periya Thirukatrali''(Stone Temple of Kachipettu (the ancient name of [[Kanchipuram]]). It is believed by many archeologists that this Kailasanathar temple must be the inspiration for Rajaraja Chola I to build the [[Thanjavur]] [[Brihadeeswarar Temple]].
The [[Chola dynasty|Chola]] King, [[Rajaraja Chola I]], visited this temple and named it ''Kachipettu Periya Thirukatrali''(Stone Temple of Kachipettu (the ancient name of [[Kanchipuram]]). It is believed by many archeologists that this Kailasanathar temple must be the inspiration for Rajaraja Chola I to build the [[Thanjavur]] [[Brihadeeswarar Temple]].


Currently the temple is well maintained by [[Archaeological Survey of India]]
Currently the temple is well maintained by [[Archaeological Survey of India]]


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
Image:Kailasanathar Temple Entrance - Kanchipuram.jpg|Temple Entrance
Image:Kailasanathar Temple Entrance - Kanchipuram.jpg|Temple Entrance
File:01Kailasanathar Temple Rich Architecture in Sculptures Design.jpg
File:Kailasawaathar innercourt.jpg|Inner court
File:Kailasawaathar innercourt.jpg|Inner court
File:Kailayanathar1.jpg|Temple view
File:Kailayanathar1.jpg|Temple view

Revision as of 18:27, 28 July 2013

Kanchi Kailasanathar Temple
Full view of Kanchi Kailasanathar Temple
LocationKanchipuram, Tamil Nadu, India
Built700-728 CE
Architectunknown, but commissioned by Narasimhavarman II
Architectural style(s)Dravidian architecture (Pallava)
Kailasanathar Temple, Kanchipuram is located in Tamil Nadu
Kailasanathar Temple, Kanchipuram
Location in Tamil Nadu, India

The Kailasanath temple is the oldest extant structural temple of Kanchipuram.[1] Located in Tamil Nadu, India, it is a Hindu temple in the Dravidian architectural style dedicated to Lord Siva and known for its historical presence. The temple was built in early 8th century by Rajasimha ruler of the Pallava Dynasty]]. The low-stung sandstone compound is a chock-a-block with fascinating carvings including many half-animal deities that were in vogue during the period of early Dravidian architecture.[2]

History

Kailasanathar Temple was built by the Pallavas in the early 8th century CE. It is the first structural temple built in South India by the Pallva king Rajsamiha son of and the second temple built in the same style was the Shore Temple in Mahabalipuram; earlier to these types, the temples were either built in wood or hewn into rocks in caves or boulders (as seen in Mahablipuram).

Architecture

The temple complex of a garbha in complete in all respects as it has garbagriha (sanctum sanctorum), antarala (inner enclosure), mandapa (main hall) and high compound wall, and an entrance gate, the gopura.[3]

The temple is famous for its splendid vimana. It also contains numerous panels showing lord Siva as Nataraja in various postures.[4]

The Chola King, Rajaraja Chola I, visited this temple and named it Kachipettu Periya Thirukatrali(Stone Temple of Kachipettu (the ancient name of Kanchipuram). It is believed by many archeologists that this Kailasanathar temple must be the inspiration for Rajaraja Chola I to build the Thanjavur Brihadeeswarar Temple.

Currently the temple is well maintained by Archaeological Survey of India.[3]

  • Temple Entrance
    Temple Entrance
  • Inner court
    Inner court
  • Temple view
    Temple view
  • Temple view
    Temple view
  • Sculpture
    Sculpture
  • Sculpture
    Sculpture
  • Sculpture
    Sculpture
  • Inner court
    Inner court
  • Sculpture
    Sculpture

References

  1. ^ Dobbie, Aline (2006). India: The Elephant's Blessing. Melrose Press. pp. 111–. ISBN 978-1-905226-85-6.
  2. ^ Singh, Sarina, South India, Lonely Planet, p.145.
  3. ^ a b "General features of a Chola temple". National Informatics centre of Government of India. Retrieved 27 July 2013.
  4. ^ Bradnock, Robert W. (2004). Footprint India. Footprint. p. 812. ISBN 978-1-904777-00-7.
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