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Kailasanathar Temple

Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu, India

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Overview

Kanchi's oldest temple (c. 700 CE) — Rajasimha Pallava's sandstone dream of 58 mini-shrines, fresco traces and lion pilasters, ASI-quiet.

Why visit: The Pallava masterpiece that inspired Ellora's Kailasa.

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Travel Information

Best time

Nov–Mar

Entry fee

Free

Est. budget

₹100–200

Duration

1 hr

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