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The '''Kailasanath temple''' is the oldest temple of [[Kanchipuram]]. 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]]. 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> |
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==History== |
==History== |
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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 |
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> |
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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]]. |
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| Location | Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Built | 700-728 CE |
| Architect | unknown, but commissioned by Narasimhavarman II |
| Architectural style(s) | Dravidian architecture (Pallava) |
  Location in Tamil Nadu, India | |
The Kailasanath temple is the oldest temple of Kanchipuram.[1] 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.[2]
History
It was built by the Pallavas in the early 8th century CE. It is famous for its splendid 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.[3]
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
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References
- ^ Dobbie, Aline (2006). India: The Elephant's Blessing. Melrose Press. pp. 111–. ISBN 978-1-905226-85-6.
- ^ Singh, Sarina, South India, Lonely Planet, p.145.
- ^ Bradnock, Robert W. (2004). Footprint India. Footprint. p. 812. ISBN 978-1-904777-00-7.
