What is Kanchi Kailasanathar Temple?
'''Kanchi Kailasanathar Temple''' is the oldest structure in [[Kanchipuram]]. Located in [[Kanchipuram district]], [[Tamil Nadu]], [[India]], it is a [[Hindu temple]] in the Dravidian architectural style. It is dedicated to the Lord [[Shiva]], and is known for its historical importance. The temple was built from 685-705AD by a ruler of the [[Pallava Dynasty]]. The low-slung [[sandstone]] compound contains a large number of carvings, including many half-animal deities which were popular during the early Dravidian architectural period.<ref name=Kailasa>{{cite web|url=http://www.kanchi.tn.nic.in/kailasanathar.htm|title=Kailasanathar Temple|access-date=27 July 2013|publisher=National Informatics Centre of Government of India|archive-date=30 July 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130730053532/http://www.kanchi.tn.nic.in/kailasanathar.htm|url-status=dead}}</ref> ==Reference== {{reflist}} [[Category:Kanchipuram district]]