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2941 - Interior view of Kailasanathar Temple

nobody@flickr.com (chandrasekaran a 546k + views .Thanks to visits) — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 22:31:03 -0700

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Kailasanathar Temple at Kanchipuram,India, is very ancient in point of time. This is the interior view of this store house of exquisite sculptures. It is 8th century sandstone temple and finest example of Pallava architecture in South India. The foundation of the temple is made of granite while the superstructure is carved out of sandstone. The temple is unique in its architecture and is viewed more as an architectural wonder than as a holy place. The advantage of this small temple is that we will not miss even a singe sculpture or painting. Here one can see various postures of Lord Siva.
This temple is protected and maintained by Archaeological Survey of India.

2938 - Kailasanathar Temple tower

nobody@flickr.com (chandrasekaran a 546k + views .Thanks to visits) — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 06:51:26 -0700

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Kailasanathar Temple at Kanchipuram, India. The Kailasanatha temple has many attractive sculptures, which portrays the different manifestations of Lord Siva like Dakshinamurti, Lingodhbhavamurti, Gajasamharamurti and many others. These sculptures also depict Siva in various dance poses.

2932 - Kailasanatha Temple, Kanchipuram ,India

nobody@flickr.com (chandrasekaran a 546k + views .Thanks to visits) — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 18:52:17 -0700

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Kailasanathar Temple at Kanchipuram is one of the contributions by Pallavas.This temple has various wonderful postures of Lord Nataraja. It was built in sandstone by Pallava King Rajasimha in 8th century.
This temple is protected and maintained by Archaeological Survey of India. It is said that Kailasanathar Temple is great inspiration for Great Rajaraja Chola to build Big temple at Thanjavur.

3033 - Kailasanathar temple, Kanchipuram

nobody@flickr.com (chandrasekaran a 546k + views .Thanks to visits) — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 18:08:48 -0700

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3028 - Muktesvara temple ,Kanchipuram

nobody@flickr.com (chandrasekaran a 546k + views .Thanks to visits) — Sun, 14 Apr 2013 01:01:48 -0700

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Mukteshvarar Temple at Kanchipuram is another contribution by Pallavas. It was built by Nandi Varman (730-800) .It is a small and square type granite temple with pyramidal tower. The outer walls are decorated with sculptured panels framed by pilasters with rearing yalis at the base. This temple is protected and maintained by Archaeologial Survey of India.

3024 - Ekambaranathar Temple , Kanchipuram

nobody@flickr.com (chandrasekaran a 546k + views .Thanks to visits) — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 23:29:25 -0700

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Sri Ekambaranathar temple which is a very ancient sacred temple of worship is also considered as a big treasure of art and architecture, attracting large number of pilgrims from all over the world. All the four reputed Tamil saivite saints Thirugnana Sambandhar, Appar, Sundarar and Manikkavasagar, the four divine saint singers - Naalvar have sung in praise of the glory of Lord Sri Ekambaranathar . This is one of 275 paadal petra sthalams or Thirumurai temples. Ekambaranathar temple is one of the Pancha (five) Bhootha Sthalams, and it represents Earth.
This ancient temple is dedicated to Lord Siva . The raja gopuram measuring to the height of 59 metres and is one of the tallest in south India. One of the most notable part of the temple is the Ayiram kaal mandapam, which is a hall having thousand pillars.

3022 - Muktesvara temple, Kanchipuram

nobody@flickr.com (chandrasekaran a 546k + views .Thanks to visits) — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 09:36:45 -0700

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3017 - Kailasanathar Temple , Kanchipuram

nobody@flickr.com (chandrasekaran a 546k + views .Thanks to visits) — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 22:26:48 -0700

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This temple has various wonderful postures of Lord Nataraja. It was built in sandstone by Pallava King Rajasimha in 8th century.
This temple is protected and maintained by Archaeological Survey of India. It is said that Kailasanathar Temple is great inspiration for Great Rajaraja Chola to build Big temple at Thanjavur.

3014 - Kailasanathar temple ,Kanchipuram

nobody@flickr.com (chandrasekaran a 546k + views .Thanks to visits) — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 04:08:54 -0700

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Kailasanathar Temple at Kanchipuram is one of the contributions by Pallavas.This temple has various wonderful postures of Lord Nataraja. It was built in sandstone by Pallava King Rajasimha in 8th century.
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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 fascniating carvings, including many half-animal deities that were in vogue during the period of early Dravidian Architecture.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 Pallava King Narasimhavarman II (Rajasimhan), and is also called Rajasimha Pallaveswaram.-wiki
Paintings of Fresco-style adorn the inner walls of the shrines. The temple is intact as it is during the days of Pallavas. No additions have been made subsequently.
This temple is protected and maintained by Archaeological Survey of India. It is said that Kailasanathar Temple is great inspiration for Great Rajaraja Chola to build Big temple at Thanjavur.

3010 - Iravatanesvara temple , Kanchipuram

nobody@flickr.com (chandrasekaran a 546k + views .Thanks to visits) — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 00:19:38 -0700

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Iravatanesvara temple is based on Dravidian Architecture and it was built by the Pallavas in the early 8th century . It is famous for its splendid vimana. This temple was built by Pallava King Narasimhavarman II (Rajasimhan).
The temple is maintained by Archaeological Survey of India and is a protected monument.

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3009 - Kailasanathar temple, Kanchipuram

nobody@flickr.com (chandrasekaran a 546k + views .Thanks to visits) — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 17:40:17 -0700

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3008 - Madhangeeswarar temple, Kanchipuram

nobody@flickr.com (chandrasekaran a 546k + views .Thanks to visits) — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 08:46:57 -0700

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Madhangeeswarar Temple at Kanchipuram is one of the earliest Pallava period temple. It is said that it was built by Nandhi Varma. The presiding deity is Madhangeeswarar and behind the idol, there is a beautiful sculpture of Uma Maheswarar. It has eight lion pillars made of single stones.It is located south of Vaikunda Perumal temple . This monumental temple is protected and maintained by ASI.

3006 - Lord Siva

nobody@flickr.com (chandrasekaran a 546k + views .Thanks to visits) — Sun, 07 Apr 2013 22:48:59 -0700

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Lord Siva with Nandi at Enathur Kanchipuram Tamil Nadu ,India

3001 - Kailasanathar Temple, Kanchi

nobody@flickr.com (chandrasekaran a 546k + views .Thanks to visits) — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 23:08:08 -0700

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Lord Shiva as a great hunter ( Kirata ) with Arjuna Kailasanathar Temple

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2976 - Kailasanathar Temple

nobody@flickr.com (chandrasekaran a 546k + views .Thanks to visits) — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 19:42:33 -0700

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The Kailasanathar 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 fascniating carvings, including many half-animal deities that were in vogue during the period of early Dravidian Architecture.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 Pallava King Narasimhavarman II (Rajasimhan), and is also called Rajasimha Pallaveswaram.-wiki
Paintings of Fresco-style adorn the inner walls of the shrines. The temple is intact as it is during the days of Pallavas. No additions have been made subsequently.
The great architectural rich temple is maintained and protected by Archaeolagical Survey of India.

2972 - Kailasanathar Temple , Kanchipuram ,India

nobody@flickr.com (chandrasekaran a 546k + views .Thanks to visits) — Sun, 31 Mar 2013 06:05:57 -0700

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Lord Dakshinamoorthi
Dakshinamurthy or Jnana Dakshinamurti is an aspect of Siva as a guru (teacher) of all type of knowledge, particularly the jnana. This aspect of Siva is his personification as the supreme or the ultimate awareness, understanding and knowledge. This form represents Shiva in his aspect as a teacher of yoga, music, and wisdom, and giving exposition on the shastras.] He is worshipped as the god of wisdom, complete and rewarding meditation. This form of Shiva is popular in the Southern states of India especially Tamil Nadu.Wiki

Kailasanathar Temple at Kanchipuram is one of the contributions by Pallavas.This temple has various wonderful postures of Lord Nataraja. It was built in sandstone by Pallava King Rajasimha in 8th century.
This temple is protected and maintained by Archaeological Survey of India. It is said that Kailasanathar Temple is great inspiration for Great Rajaraj Chola to build Big temple at Thanjavur.

2958 - Mylai Festival Series 04

nobody@flickr.com (chandrasekaran a 546k + views .Thanks to visits) — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 22:43:14 -0700

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2944 - Kailasanathar Temple

nobody@flickr.com (chandrasekaran a 546k + views .Thanks to visits) — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 22:11:29 -0700

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An art work.

Kailasanathar Temple at Kanchipuram is one of the contributions by Pallavas.This temple has various wonderful postures of Lord Nataraja. It was built in sandstone by Pallava King Rajasimha in 8th century. It is reall a treasure house of sculptures
This temple is protected and maintained by Archaeological Survey of India. It is said that Kailasanathar Temple is great inspiration for Great Rajaraja Chola to build Big temple at Thanjavur.

2940 - Kailasanathar Temple

nobody@flickr.com (chandrasekaran a 546k + views .Thanks to visits) — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 18:27:34 -0700

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Kailasanathar Temple at Kanchipuram is one of the contributions by Pallavas.This temple has various wonderful postures of Lord Nataraja. It was built in sandstone by Pallava King Rajasimha in 8th century.
This temple is protected and maintained by Archaeological Survey of India. It is said that Kailasanathar Temple is great inspiration for Great Rajaraj Chola to build Big temple at Thanjavur.

2838 - Thiruvathikai

nobody@flickr.com (chandrasekaran a 546k + views .Thanks to visits) — Sat, 16 Feb 2013 00:52:40 -0800

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This temple is dedicated to Lord Siva and is one of the 275 Padal Petra Sthalams or Thirumurai temples.
This is one among Nadunadu Temples.

கூற்றாயின வாறுவி லக்ககிலீர்
கொடுமைபல செய்தன நானறியேன்
ஏற்றாயடிக் கேஇர வும்பகலும்
பிரியாது வணங்குவன் எப்பொழுதும்
தோற்றாதென் வயிற்றின் அகம்படியே
குடரோடு துடக்கி முடக்கியிட
ஆற்றேன் அடியேன்அதி கைக்கெடில
வீரட்டா னத்துறை அம்மானே.

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