798 CE). One among the many ancient temples in this historic town is the Kailasanatha (Siva) temple situated in the heart of this place. It was constructed in the Pallava times when the kings were ...

In this temple, the Somaskanda image is larger than in most other Pallava temples. Brahma and Vishnu are on either side of Siva and there is a lady with a chamara (fly-whisk) behind Parvati.

Jalanatheswarar temple in Thakkolam, a historic site in disrepair, awaits restoration to preserve Chola heritage.

This group of sanctuaries, founded by the Pallava kings, was carved out of rock along the Coromandel coast in the 7th and 8th centuries. It is known especially for its rathas (temples in the form of ...

The temple was built in the 11 Century, during the reign of the Nolamba Pallava dynasty. Raju, a TTD board member, offered poojas at the Lord Siddeswara Swamy temple and offered traditional ...