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Jurahareswarar temple, Kanchipuram

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Kanchi Iravatanesvara Temple
Kanchi Kailasanathar Temple
LocationKanchipuram, Tamil Nadu, India
Built700-728 CE
ArchitectNarasimhavarman II
Architectural style(s)Dravidian architecture (Pallava)
Jurahareswarar temple, Kanchipuram is located in Tamil Nadu
Jurahareswarar temple, Kanchipuram
Location in Tamil Nadu, India

The Iravatanesvara temple is located in the temple town of Kanchipuram in Tamil Nadu, India. It was built by the Pallavas in the early 8th century CE. It is famous for its splendid vimana. This temple was built by Pallava King Narasimhavarman II (Rajasimhan). The temple is classified as one of the minor shrines of Kanchipuram.[1]

Iravatanesvara Temple, Kanchipuram

The temple is maintained by Archaeological Survey of India and is a protected monument.[2]

References

  1. ^ Rao, A.V.Shankaranarayana (2012). Temples of Tamil Nadu. Vasan Publications. p. 52. ISBN 978-81-8468-112-3.
  2. ^ "List of protected monuments in Tamil Nadu maintained by ASI".