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Kailasanathar Temple, Kanchipuram — Kanchipuram

Kailasanathar Temple, Kanchipuram
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Where is Kailasanathar Temple, Kanchipuram? Kailasanathar Temple, Kanchipuram is a Hindu mandir in s v n Pillai street, Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu.

Location: s v n Pillai street, Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu

Address: s v n Pillai street

Postal code: 631501

Where is Kailasanathar Temple, Kanchipuram? Kailasanathar Temple, Kanchipuram is a Hindu mandir in s v n Pillai street, Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu. Includes a photo gallery. Kailasanathar Temple, Kanchipuram is listed on AllMandir with address, map, directions, and links to nearby mandirs.

History & significance

Recognised as Monument of National Importance.

The Kailasanathar Temple, Kanchipuram, also referred to as the Kailasanatha temple, is a Pallava-era historic Hindu temple in Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu, India. Dedicated to Shiva, it is one of the oldest surviving monuments in Kanchipuram. It reflects a Dravidian architecture and was built around 700 CE by Narasimhavarman II with additions by Mahendravarman III. A square-plan temple, it has a mukha-mandapa, a maha-mandapa and a primary garbha-griya (sanctum) topped with a four-storey vimana. The main sanctum is surrounded by nine shrines, seven outside and two inside flanking the entrance of the sanctum, all with forms of Shiva.

Temple questions

Where is Kailasanathar Temple, Kanchipuram?

Kailasanathar Temple, Kanchipuram is a Hindu mandir in s v n Pillai street, Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu.

What are Kailasanathar Temple, Kanchipuram darshan timings?

Check Kailasanathar Temple, Kanchipuram darshan timings on AllMandir or contact the temple before visiting. Festival days often have different hours.

How do I reach Kailasanathar Temple, Kanchipuram?

Kailasanathar Temple, Kanchipuram is in s v n Pillai street, Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu (s v n Pillai street). Open the AllMandir temple page for the map and directions.

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