The Kailasanathar Shiva temple is the oldest ancient temple in Kanchipuram. The architecture is partly damaged but still beautiful and reflects its past glory.
The ancient 8th century temple was built by a Rajasimha or Narasimhavarman II who was the ruler of the Pallava Dynasty. He established Kanchipuram as his capital.. The huge compound has a large number of beautiful carvings. The temple complex has 58 small shrines depicting various forms of Shiva. The temple and its atmosphere are very serine and peace inducing.
The temple has a rare 16 sided granite stone Shivalinga. There is a very elegantly carved Nandi, said to be guarding the deity. Most of the walls of the temple have many beautifully carved deities.
The priest here is very goos ad dose the pooja with great faith.
Festivals: Maha Shivaratri festival is celebrated in a grand fashion here..
Timings: 6 AM to 12 PM and then from 4 PM to 7 PM.
Other things to see:
Ekambareswar Shiva Temple is one of the famous Pancha Tatwa temples,
Varadharaja Perumal Temple is a beautiful Vishnu temple. It has a golden lizard and touching it is believed to rid you of Balli Dosha or sin of touching a lizard.
Panduranga Temple
Mahabalipuram 68 km ayay is a UNESCO World Heritage Site of 7th- and 8th-century Shiva temple. It is one of the famous tourist sites in India with abeautiful beach.
Kanchipuram is world famous for its silk sarees.
How to reach
By Air: Chennai International Airport is 62.5 km away.
By Rail: Both New and Old Kanchipuram Railway Stations are located about 5 kilometre away from the Temple.
By Road: Kanchipuram is well connected by road.
