Comments on: Kanchipuram Kailasanathar Temple http://aparna-a.com/2007/10/01/kanchipuram-kailasanathar-temple/ Fri, 21 Nov 2008 00:32:14 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2.2 By: Aparna http://aparna-a.com/2007/10/01/kanchipuram-kailasanathar-temple/#comment-73680 Aparna Sun, 24 Aug 2008 07:36:28 +0000 http://aparna-a.com/2007/10/01/kanchipuram-kailasanathar-temple/#comment-73680 Krishna Kumar, Thank you Krishna Kumar,
Thank you

]]> By: Krishna Kumar.S http://aparna-a.com/2007/10/01/kanchipuram-kailasanathar-temple/#comment-73629 Krishna Kumar.S Sat, 23 Aug 2008 13:09:37 +0000 http://aparna-a.com/2007/10/01/kanchipuram-kailasanathar-temple/#comment-73629 Nice set of photos. I visited Kanchipuram in August-2007. I saw 5 temples. Bharadhwaja Temple, Ulagalandha Perumal Temple, Kamakshi Amman Temple, Kailasanathar, Ekambareshwar Temple. I made this trip amidst many difficulties in life. Nostalgia. I had a look at the past when I read your report. Nice set of photos. I visited Kanchipuram in August-2007. I saw 5 temples. Bharadhwaja Temple, Ulagalandha Perumal Temple, Kamakshi Amman Temple, Kailasanathar, Ekambareshwar Temple.

I made this trip amidst many difficulties in life. Nostalgia. I had a look at the past when I read your report.

]]> By: Aparna’s Blog » Some lesser known temples of Madras – a power point presentation and talk by Chitra Madhavan http://aparna-a.com/2007/10/01/kanchipuram-kailasanathar-temple/#comment-71567 Aparna’s Blog » Some lesser known temples of Madras – a power point presentation and talk by Chitra Madhavan Tue, 19 Aug 2008 14:56:39 +0000 http://aparna-a.com/2007/10/01/kanchipuram-kailasanathar-temple/#comment-71567 [...] that this temple was built by the Pallavas. King Rajasimha, the same Pallava king who built the Kailasanathar temple at Kanchipuram & Shore temple at Mahabalipuram, is the one who has built it. Among the many titles of King [...] […] that this temple was built by the Pallavas. King Rajasimha, the same Pallava king who built the Kailasanathar temple at Kanchipuram & Shore temple at Mahabalipuram, is the one who has built it. Among the many titles of King […]

]]> By: Aparna http://aparna-a.com/2007/10/01/kanchipuram-kailasanathar-temple/#comment-3042 Aparna Wed, 23 Jan 2008 08:05:11 +0000 http://aparna-a.com/2007/10/01/kanchipuram-kailasanathar-temple/#comment-3042 Anonymous, Welcome to my blog! Thanks for the info. I will try to visit those temples when I go there the next time. Thanks! :) Anonymous,
Welcome to my blog!
Thanks for the info. I will try to visit those temples when I go there the next time.
Thanks! :)

]]> By: anonymous http://aparna-a.com/2007/10/01/kanchipuram-kailasanathar-temple/#comment-2962 anonymous Sun, 20 Jan 2008 04:38:36 +0000 http://aparna-a.com/2007/10/01/kanchipuram-kailasanathar-temple/#comment-2962 The pictures are very nice. Thanks for posting them. I am originally from a place not too far away from Kanchi. As a person who has been to Kanchi so many times, I can tell you there are more temples for you to see and enjoy. Next time when you visit Kanchi, visit the "Vaikuntha vasa perumAL" (also called Vaikuntha perumal in local circles) temple. That was built by one of the successors of the Rajasimha Pallava (aka Narasimhavarma II) who built the Kailasanathar temple. In this temple one can see Lord Vishnu standing, sitting and reclining (especially on Vaikuntha Ekadasi day). The temple is very good for sculptures and artistry, and this looks somewhat similar to Kailasanathar temple. Also go to "Pandava Dutha PerumAL". This is somewhat like "Ulagalandha PerumAL" temple, in the sense, the mulavar idol is so tall, and you need a lamp to see the lord. The main deity here is Lord Krishna in such a majestic form. All that you can see is one of his feet just above your head - the statue is so huge and tall. I still remember my mom's first reaction when I took her to this temple (don't remember exactly, but it was probably some time between 1989 - 1990..Thinking of it, I can't help wonder how time flies !!!). She was startled and awed by the majesty of the lord. Her favourite deity being Lord Krishna, she liked the temple very much. Please visit that temple when you get a chance. Thanks again for sharing the pictures, and my best wishes to you in every walk of life. The pictures are very nice. Thanks for posting them.

I am originally from a place not too far away from Kanchi. As a person who has been to Kanchi so many times, I can tell you there are more temples for you to see and enjoy.

Next time when you visit Kanchi, visit the “Vaikuntha vasa perumAL” (also called Vaikuntha perumal in local circles) temple. That was built by one of the successors of the Rajasimha Pallava (aka Narasimhavarma II) who built the Kailasanathar temple. In this temple one can see Lord Vishnu standing, sitting and reclining (especially on Vaikuntha Ekadasi day). The temple is very good for sculptures and artistry, and this looks somewhat similar to Kailasanathar temple.

Also go to “Pandava Dutha PerumAL”. This is somewhat like “Ulagalandha PerumAL” temple, in the sense, the mulavar idol is so tall, and you need a lamp to see the lord. The main deity here is Lord Krishna in such a majestic form. All that you can see is one of his feet just above your head - the statue is so huge and tall. I still remember my mom’s first reaction when I took her to this temple (don’t remember exactly, but it was probably some time between 1989 - 1990..Thinking of it, I can’t help wonder how time flies !!!). She was startled and awed by the majesty of the lord. Her favourite deity being Lord Krishna, she liked the temple very much. Please visit that temple when you get a chance.

Thanks again for sharing the pictures, and my best wishes to you in every walk of life.

]]> By: Aparna http://aparna-a.com/2007/10/01/kanchipuram-kailasanathar-temple/#comment-1950 Aparna Tue, 02 Oct 2007 03:58:51 +0000 http://aparna-a.com/2007/10/01/kanchipuram-kailasanathar-temple/#comment-1950 Arvind, Relax :) I understand. Neither am I used to living in a place surrounded only by temples. You will be away from the place in a few months from now. Think of that and enjoy the few months that you are going to be there :P Ranjhith, Thanks :) There are some guides at Kailasanathar temple. When I had gone there, some foreigners and North Indians had come to the temple. In spite of us asking the guide to tell us about this place, he said he had to show around the place to those people! It's all about money ultimately ;) >one typical architectural style of Pallavas http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pallavas#Pallava_architecture http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dravidian_architecture#Pallavas Arvind,
Relax :) I understand. Neither am I used to living in a place surrounded only by temples. You will be away from the place in a few months from now. Think of that and enjoy the few months that you are going to be there :P

Ranjhith,
Thanks :) There are some guides at Kailasanathar temple. When I had gone there, some foreigners and North Indians had come to the temple. In spite of us asking the guide to tell us about this place, he said he had to show around the place to those people! It’s all about money ultimately ;)

>one typical architectural style of Pallavas
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pallavas#Pallava_architecture
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dravidian_architecture#Pallavas

]]> By: Ranjhith http://aparna-a.com/2007/10/01/kanchipuram-kailasanathar-temple/#comment-1947 Ranjhith Mon, 01 Oct 2007 17:54:15 +0000 http://aparna-a.com/2007/10/01/kanchipuram-kailasanathar-temple/#comment-1947 Saami ok, Aasaami ...? :) You mobi camera is very good. Nice pictures. Been to Kanchipuram, but never know of its heritage. Probably, our tourism/municipal dept shud employ guides/historians to tell people about the importance (historical/religious) of the place, noteworthy features, souvenirs to buy, etc. And can you tell us, one typical architectural style of Pallavas? Just for GK. :) Saami ok, Aasaami …? :) You mobi camera is very good. Nice pictures. Been to Kanchipuram, but never know of its heritage. Probably, our tourism/municipal dept shud employ guides/historians to tell people about the importance (historical/religious) of the place, noteworthy features, souvenirs to buy, etc.

And can you tell us, one typical architectural style of Pallavas? Just for GK. :)

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