Kailāsanāthar Temple
The oldest surviving structure in Kanchi
⭐ Why it is famous
Pallava sandstone with 58 small shrines around the courtyard and traces of original fresco pigment.
📜 Pilgrimage history
Built by Rājasiṃha Pallava around 700 CE — a prototype for the Kailāsa temple at Ellora.
🕰️ Temple timings
- 06:00 – 12:00 and 16:00 – 19:30
🙏 Darśan details
- Free entry, ASI-maintained
- Quiet at midday — good for photography
🚉 Location & getting there
📍 Kailāsanāthar Temple, Kanchipuram, KanchipuramKanchipuram (CJ) — 3 km
Kanchipuram bus stand — state transport buses stop here.
Chennai (MAA) — 68 km
West edge of Kanchipuram town.
🪔 Poojas, sevās & tickets
This temple does not publish a rate list. Darśan is free; ārcanā, abhiṣeka and other sevās are booked at the counter inside the temple on the day.
🧭 Around the temple
Places to see besides the temple — tap any one to open it in Google Maps.
🛏️ Where to stay
- Kanchipuram hotels
₹ Indicative trip cost (per head, 2 days)
| Budget | Standard | Comfort |
|---|---|---|
| ₹1,200 | ₹2,500 | ₹6,000 |
🛕 Nearby temples
📌 Other attractions nearby
- Mahabalipuram
- Kanchi silk looms