india travel guides

Kailasanathar Temple

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It is one of the oldest structure in Kanchipuram and the finest example of Pallava architecture in South India. The foundation of the temple is made of granite while the superstructure is carved out of sandstone. The circumambulatory path around the sanctum is made in such a manner that it requires visitors to climb up … Read more

Kapaleeshwarar Temple

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Kapaleeshwarar Temple is a temple of Shiva located in Mylapore, a suburb ofChennai in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. The form of Shiva’s wife Parvati worshipped at this temple is called Karpagambal (from Tamil, “Goddess of the Wish-Yielding Tree”). The temple was built around the 7th century CE and is a good example of … Read more