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Kanchipuram Temple in Tamilnadu & Visit to Kanchipuram Temple in
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Kancipuram
or Kanchi, located in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu is one of the
most sacred Hindu pilgrimage centres in India, renowned for ancient temples.
Visit to Kanchipuram Temple in Tamilnadu, it is around 80 kms from the
capital city of Chennai and is home to a number of temples built by
different dynasties. The Temple of Kanchipuram Tamilnadu India are
significant for their Dravidian style and here one can see the evolution of
South Indian style of temple architecture.
History and Legend Of Kanchipuram Temple In Tamilnadu
This ancient city is believed to have been established in the 4th century
A.D. by the rulers of Pallava kingdom. This town flourished during the reign
of different rulers of this kingdom during 4th and 9th century. Visit to
Kanchipuram Temple in Tamilnadu, this was one
of the major cultural and learning centres under the Pallavas. Also several
rulers of dynasties like Cholas and Vijaya Nagar, who were great patrons of
art, architecture and learning, contributed in the cultural development of
this place.
Temple of Kanchipuram Tamilnadu India
Architecture
Most of the temples of the city were built during the rule of different
south Indian dynasties like the Pallavas, the Cholas, the Chalukyas and the
Vijayanagar. The city is home to around 126 temples dedicated to Lord Shiva
and Lord Vishnu. All the temples represent the south Indian style of temple
architecture. The prime architectural features of temples include shikharas,
gopurams, pillared halls, lingams and various sculptures. Shikharas are the
prominent roofs that surmount the inner sanctum of the temples and gopurams
are the beautifully carved gateways.
Some of the important Temple of Kanchipuram Tamilnadu India are given below :
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Ekambaranatha Temple - Dedicated to Lord Shiva, this is one of the
oldest temples in Kanchipuram. The temple is notable for its architecture
with a 57-meter-tall gopuram and the Aayiram Kaal Mandapam or the hall with
thousand pillars. The inner walls of the temples are decorated with an array
of 1008 Shiva Lingams.
» Kailashnath Temple - The Kailashnath Temple,
dedicated to Lord Shiva, was built by the Pallava king Rayasimha in the late
7th century AD. The temple also houses several shrines dedicated to
different God and Goddesses. Also one can see some remains of beautiful
murals symbolizing its original beauty.
» Kamakshi Aman Temple - This temple is dedicated to
Goddess Parvati in the form of Kamakshi or the goddess of Love. The main
shrine in the inner sanctum of this temple can be reached by passing through
a large hall (mandapam) with decorated pillars.
» Vaikuntha Perumal Temple - This is one of the
beautiful temples in Kanchipuram, dedicated to Lord Vishnu. The outer walls
of the temple are supported by lion pillars and a script of 8th century with
several sculpture within the temple representing its history. Here in the
inner sanctum, one can see images of Lord Vishnu in different postures.
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