Abhimana Kshetram !! Thiru Kailasanathar Temple, Kanchipuram!!

 
 
Jai Sriman Narayana !!
 
 
 
 
 
Jaya Jaya Sankara Hara Hara Sankara !!
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Kailasanathar Temple is one of the Abhimana Kshetram of Lord Shiva located in  Kanchipuram.  It is one of the prominent temples of Lord Shiva, famous for its brilliant architectural and exquisite craftsmanship built by the rulers of Pallava Dynasty.   King Rajasimha Varman initiated the construction of this magnificent temple was completed by his son King Mahendra Varman. This temple has 58 sub shrines dedicated to the various forms of Lord Shiva.  In this temple Lord Shiva worshipped in the form of Linga.
 
Presiding deity – Lord Shiva
 
Theertham – Vedavathi
 
Festivals – Maha Shivarathri, Arudra Darisanam, Thirukarthikai, Aippasi Annabhishekam,
 
The manhole situated on the circumambulatory path in  the sanctum is believed as a gate way to salvation. 
 
 
 
This temple remains open from 6.00 AM to 11.00 AM in the morning and 5.00 PM to 7.30 PM in the evenings. 
 
 
 
Jaya Jaya Sankara Hara Hara Sankara !!
 
 
 
 
 
Jai Sriman Narayana !!

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