Located at Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu, kanchi Kailasanathar temple is a temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. Being the oldest structure in Kanchipuram, the temple is known for its historical importance. It was built during 685-705 AD by a Rajasimha ruler of the Pallava Dynasty. The temple contains 58 small shrines dedicated to various forms of Shiva.

Location TamilNadu, Kancheepuram, Chennai

Architecture

The architecture of the temple is a great example of the Dravidian style of architecture. The temple is made out of sandstone. The temple has retained the Pallava architecture in its original stylized form with influence of the later styles developed by the Chola Dynasty and Vijayanagara Emperors. It is stone built rather than the rock cut architecture built into hallowed caves or carved into rock outcrops The temple's foundations are made of granite while the structure above ground is made of sandstone. The temple consists of a garbagriha (sanctum sanctorum), antarala (inner enclosure), mandapa, a high compound wall, and an entrance gate.

Culture

Unfortunately, most of the cultural references to the temple have been lost but devotees still relate to the religious and spiritual beliefs represented in the ancient temples of Tamil Nadu. Various art forms from the ancient age are still practised. The spiritual belief of life as a pathway is represented by the circumambulatory passage around the temple. It represents the human's journey from birth to death and beyond.

Darsan Info

Only the inner sanctum is closed between 12:00 PM and 4:00 PM.

Temple is open for visitors from 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM.

Avoid visiting the temple during summer afternoons as it gets too hot.

Darsan Dresscode

No dress-code but avoid short dresses.

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Temple Rituals

Circumambulation of the temple

Special Rituals

Special Pujas are conducted on Poornima days- full moon days to Lord Shiva and the Mother Goddess.

Additional Info

 

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