Kailasanathar Temple, Kancheepuram, TamilNadu
Kailasanathar temple is one of the oldest temples in Tamil nadu and this Kanchipuram temple is said to be constructed by the Pallava king Rajasimha in the early eighth century. Kailashanathar temple, Kanchipuram represents the Dravidian style of architecture. The architecture of Kailashanathar temple resembles another great Pallava monument Shore temple of Mahabalipuram which is also said to be constructed by the same Pallava king Rajasimha.
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.
King Rajaraja Chola's visit to Kailashanathar temple inspired him to build the big temple at Thanjavur.
Sub-Shrines
The Kailasanathar temple's unique feature is the 58 "devakulikas" (sub-shrines) that are situated around this Kanchipuram temple. 64 aspects of Lord Shiva
Kailashanathar temple of Kanchipuram has frescoes that portrayed scenes from the "Sivaleela" and sculptures of Uma Maheshvaran, Parvati, Ganesha and lord Shiva as great hunter ( Kirata ), among others. The inscriptions in Pallava "grantha" (meaning script) on the temple walls include the various titles of Narasimhavarman II, such as Rajasimhan, Ajiranakanta, Srithara, Ranathira and Kshatriya Simhesvara.
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. But, once in a year during Shivaratri (celebrated throughout the night ) festival, the shrine becomes the focus of vigorous celebration.
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.
King Rajaraja Chola's visit to Kailashanathar temple inspired him to build the big temple at Thanjavur.
Sub-Shrines
The Kailasanathar temple's unique feature is the 58 "devakulikas" (sub-shrines) that are situated around this Kanchipuram temple. 64 aspects of Lord Shiva
Kailashanathar temple of Kanchipuram has frescoes that portrayed scenes from the "Sivaleela" and sculptures of Uma Maheshvaran, Parvati, Ganesha and lord Shiva as great hunter ( Kirata ), among others. The inscriptions in Pallava "grantha" (meaning script) on the temple walls include the various titles of Narasimhavarman II, such as Rajasimhan, Ajiranakanta, Srithara, Ranathira and Kshatriya Simhesvara.
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. But, once in a year during Shivaratri (celebrated throughout the night ) festival, the shrine becomes the focus of vigorous celebration.
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