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Iravatanesvara Temple, Kanchipuram

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Built
  
700-728 CE

State Party
  
India

Type
  
Cultural

Architect
  
Narasimhavarman II

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Location
  
Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu, India

Architectural style
  
Dravidian architecture (Pallava dynasty)

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.

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

References

Iravatanesvara Temple, Kanchipuram Wikipedia