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Ancient sandstone sculptures at kailasanathar temple in Kancheepuram, Tamil Nadu Royalty Free Stock Photo

Kanchi Kailasanathar Temple Royalty Free Stock Photo

Ancient sandstone sculptures at kailasanathar temple in Kancheepuram, Tamil Nadu

The Kanchi Kailasanathar temple located in Kancheepuram is one of the oldest structure built by Narasimhavarman-II in 700AD. This is the Hindu temple built in Tamil architectural style of Pallava architecture. The sandstone compound contains many sculpture carvings mainly half animal deities and 58 small shrines which is dedicated to lord shiva.