This temple is devoted to Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi. The temple is built in Dravidian style of architecture. The outermost walls of the temple are carved with lions standing on the hind legs at regular intervals.
Similarly the main temple is surrounded by a colonnade, with rear wall is carved with sculptures all around the temple. These columns in front of these walls are also have lions sitting on the legs. 
The carvings on the walls are done beautifully and passing time has resulted in some wear and tear. Still the carvings in these all around the temple are still in a presentable state and impressive.
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The second photo is very interesting. I love the carvings on the walls too. I hope it will be preserved so that the beauty will remain if not forever...for the next near generations. Awesome!
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Gorgeous architecture! I love going to old temple/ church/ mosque ...just to soak the vibrant atmosphere of the history of the buildings.
Wonderful architecture! Nice capture.
This temple is superb but I am under the charm of St Aloysius chapel in Mangalore. Despite being built in the late 19th century it looks so much Italian or French Renaissance. Stunning! Greetings, DeeBee
Remarkable works on walls! Very nice capture Rajesh .
wonderful sculptures and the informations given adds it beauty...
amazing sculptures and thx for those informations...
Gorgeous captures as always, Rajesh! Hope you and your family have a wonderful weekend!
Sylvia
Thank you for your interesting post about India every week!Have a nice weekend!
Very interesting post and beautiful temple.
Beautiful shots!
Happy sky watching.
Liz @ A Simple Life
Wonderful shots!
Wow! The carvings really are impressive considering how old they are.
Wow the colonade and the wall is very unique and great work. Are these made of cement? Thanks for sharing Rajesh!
SWF
Lovely post.
I find it amazing that something that old is still standing and still beautiful.
Impressive! Great shots.
Me and my bro went for a drive to Kanchipuram and visited all the Temples. Gld to find some history factors from your blog!
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Again, beautiful buildings--so intricate and detailed in their design. Your header has such wonderful pictures of sights in India--it is so interesting to see the beauty of your country. Have a wonderful weekend. Mickie :)
Beautiful and magnificent.
Impressive carvings .I loved the lions .
Another of your wonderful temples. Love the two columns.
Your countru must be beautiful. Good pictures
I like those Lion Pillars!
What splendid lion pillars!
So many beautiful temples. The details on the carving is amazing. Thanks for sharing. Happy skywatching!
that's a lovely temple. wonderful sculptures and carvings.
I never tire of the carvings!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon Canada.
Lovely temple shots as usual.
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Magnificent temple, very nice the carvings and the columns with the lions.
Wonderful temple and impressive details.
Hope you have a great weekend!
The temple lions look fierce, and one would probably want to avoid them at all costs!
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Wonderful ShadowShots! I just watched a wedding from India on tv last night and it was so colorful and beautiful. The groom road in on an elephant!! Amazing to see. Happy SSS to you.
Excellent shadow shots!
the carvings are wonderful
Looks like an interesting and beautiful place. Thanks for sharing!
Interesting again. :) Great photos.
Thank you all for appreciating the craftsmanship of this temple.
The wall carvings are amazing. Happy RT!
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Wonderful shots!
Gorgeous!
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The carvings are very impressive..
magical, mystical!
nice post. temples are always a peaceful place to visit
Good ones..you have captured the carvings well.
Guess you ve missed a lot more intresting temples at Kanchi
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Lovely photos.
Thank you all for appreciating the craftsmanship.
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