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Oct 11, 2019 · Narasimhavarman II, also known as Rajasimha Pallava, built the magnificent Shore Temple among others in Mamallapuram, as well as grand temples at several other places, including the famous Kailasanathar Temple at Kancheepuram.
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Narasimhavarman II, popularly known as Rajasimha and as Rajamalla, was a Pallava monarch who reigned from 695 CE to 728 CE. [1] [2] He is credited with the construction of the Shore Temple Complex, the Isvara and Mukunda Temples in Mamallapuram, the Talagirisvara Temple in Panamalai and the Kailasanathar Temple in Kanchi.
Sep 24, 2019 · Under Pallava rule, temple architecture moved from cave temples and wooden architectural patterns to free-standing shrines built with stone and mortar. During Rajasimha’s reign (c. 700-728 CE), the Shore Temples at Mahabalipuram and the Kanchi Kailasanathar Temple were built.
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The Kailasanatha Temple at Kanchipuram, considered one of the largest early structural temples, is a prime example of the Rajasimha group, while the Vaikuntha Perumal Temple represents the Nandivarman group.
The best examples of this period are the Shore Temple at Mahabalipuram and the Kanchi Kailasanathar Temple at Kanchipuram both constructed by Narasimhavarman II who was known as Rajasimha. The best example of the Nandivarman group of monuments is the Vaikunta Perumal Temple at Kanchipuram.
May 16, 2019 · Mahendravarman I (r. 600-630 CE), Rajasimha or Narasimhavarman II (r. 700-728 CE) and Nandivarman (r. c. 731 - c. 796 CE) are the kings who stand out in the dynasty. Mahendravarman was an intellectual of great merit, a playwright, musician and built rock-cut temples.
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Aug 12, 2020 · Why do the Shiva shrines outnumber and stand taller than the single Vishnu shrine? Why was the Vishnu image sandwiched between them? Were there other, more practical goals that motivated Rajasimha’s choices? Historians have ample evidence that Rajasimha was an ardent worshipper of Shiva. Yet, the icon of Vishnu was not removed.
