This is one of the oldest temples in Tamil nadu and is dedicated to Lord Shiva.

1. Kailasanathar Temple
Kailasanathar temple is one of the oldest temples in
Tamil nadu and this Kanchipuram temple is said to
be constructed by the Pallava king Rajasimha in the
early eighth century. Kailashanathar temple
Kanchipuram represents the Dravidian style of
architecture. The architecture of Kailashanathar
temple resembles another great Pallava monument
Shore temple of Mahabalipuram which is also said to
be constructed by the same Pallava king Rajasimha.
Kailasanathar temple, Kanchipuram is dedicated to
Lord Shiva. But one could find various other idols like
Ganesha, Parvathi and so many others adorning the
walls of this great Pallava monument.King Rajaraja
Chola'''s visit to Kailashanathar temple inspired him
to build the big temple at Thanjavur.
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2. General Information
• Kailasanathar Temple Kancheepuram Tamil
Nadu India an eighth century Pallava
monument constructed by Pallava king
Rajasimha and his son Mahendra Varman. The
Kailasanathar temple's unique feature is the
58 "devakulikas" (sub-shrines) that are
situated around this Kanchipuram temple.
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3. Travel Guide
• Kailasanathar temple is situated outside the outskirts of modern day Kanchipuram,Tamil nadu, India
and one could hire an auto-rickshaw or a cycle rickshaw. Auto-rickshaw drivers may ask INR 30 - 40
from the city bus stand.
By Air:-
The nearest airport is in Chennai, Capital of Tamilnadu 71 km north-east of Kanchipuram.
By Rail:-
Kancheepuram railway station is on the Chennai Egmore – Chengalpattu - Arakkonam section of the
Southern Railways. Chennai Central Railway Station connects Tamilnadu with other parts of India.
There are many trains connecting Chennai with almost all parts of India.
Chennai Egmore Railway Station connects Chennai with other parts of Tamilnadu. Train journey
from Chennai Egmore is the ideal way to reach Kancheepuram and other many destinations within
Tamilnadu which are famous for its temple architecture.
By Road:-
Well connected by roads, the temple is situated at a distance of 80 Kms from Chennai on NH45.
Travelling time by car is about one and half hours only. There are frequent (every 20 minutes)state
run buses to Kancheepuram form Chennai Koyambedu Moffussil Bus Terminus (CMBT)and the
travel times is about two and half hours only.
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