Who made Kanchipuram?

Pallava king Rajasimha
Built by the Pallava king Rajasimha (reign 700-728 CE and otherwise known as Narasimhavarman II) it is dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva. The sandstone structure is enclosed within a highly decorative wall which has interior niches forming 58 separate shrines containing figures of Shiva, Parvati, and Skanda.

What is Kanchipuram known for?

Located about 75 km from Chennai in Tamilnadu state of southern India, Kanchipuram is a temple town renowned for its majestic temple architecture and Silk sarees. Of the 108 holy temples of the Hindu god Vishnu (DivyaDesams), 14 are located in Kanchipuram.

When was Kanchipuram formed?

01.07.1997
Thus the new Kancheepuram District is formed from 01.07. 1997 comprising of 8 Taluks, via, Kancheepuram, Sriperumbudur, Uthiramerur, Chengalpattu, Tambaram, Tirukalukundram, Madrandakam and Cheyyur. Conjeevaram is the English name of the ancient Kancheepuram.

Who built Kanchipuram temples?

Pallava dynasty
Temple construction is credited to the Pallava dynasty, who had established their kingdom with Kanchipuram (also known as “Kanchi” or “Shiva Vishnu Kanchi”) as the capital city, considered one of the seven sacred cities under Hinduism.

Who built the Kailashnath Temple?

Rashtrakuta King Krishna I
The Kailash Temple is the sixteenth cave, and it is one of the 32 cave temples and monasteries forming the magnanimous Ellora Caves. As per the historical records, it was built by the 8th century Rashtrakuta King Krishna I between the year 756 and 773 AD.

What is the another name of Kanchipuram?

Kanchipuram, also called Conjeeveram, city, northern Tamil Nadu state, southeastern India.

Who made Kailash temple in Ellora?

How old are Ellora caves?

Ellora Caves, northwest-central Maharashtra state, India. The 12 Buddhist caves (in the south) date from about 200 bce to 600 ce, the 17 Hindu temples (in the centre) date from about 500 to 900 ce, and the 5 Jain temples (in the north) date from about 800 to 1000.