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Dedicated to Lord Vishnu
and built by the Pallava emperors, Nandi Varman II and Parameshwar
during the 8th century is the V a i k u n t a n a t h a r Perumal
Temple. The Pallva heritage and tiles wars they waged against
the Chalukyas are portrayed on a beautiful frieze. The three shrines
rest successively on top of each other.
The magnificent
sculptured Hall of a Thousand Pillars
is part of the
Varadarajaswamy Temple, Kancheepuram Varadarajaswamy Temple, also
known as the Devarajaswamy Temple. Dedicated to Lord Vishnu, it has
spacious courtyards and a splendid seven-storied gopuram. The
detailed and exquisite sculptures, the pillared hall and the
monolithic ornamental chain make it one of [he most beautiful
temples in Kancheepuram.
Rajasimha, the Pallava
emperor in the late 7th century built the beautiful Kailasanathar
Temple honouring Lord Shiva. Lacking additions from the Chola
and Vijayanagar empires, this temple exudes the simple and elegant
style of the early Dravidian architecture. The narrow passages
connecting the courtyards have fine murals and sculptures.
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