# Ancient Kanchipuram Varadharaja Swamy Temple
URL: https://shop.soulartproducts.com/art/ancient-kanchipuram-varadharaja-swamy-temple
Status: Available
Price: SGD 800
Collection: Illustration
Category: Paintings
Medium: Pen
Surface: Paper
Dimensions: 41.6 x 30 in
Framed: Unframed
Ready to hang: Yes
Year: 2016
Primary image: https://pub-6457eb621a684a708c59e863dc335756.r2.dev/artworks/ancient-kanchipuram-varadharaja-swamy-temple/main.jpg
## Summary
A detailed pen tribute to Kanchipuram's Varadharaja Perumal Temple, honoring its Dravidian architecture and sacred history.

## Artwork Story

The Varadharaja Perumal Temple in Kanchipuram stands as one of South India’s most revered and architecturally significant temples, dedicated to Lord Vishnu in his form as Varadharaja, “the King who bestows boons.” Believed to date back to the 11th century under the Chola dynasty, with later contributions from the Vijayanagara rulers, the temple is a masterpiece of Dravidian design. Its towering gopurams, intricately carved pillars, and vast courtyards reflect both devotion and artistic excellence. A highlight within the temple is the famed hundred-pillared hall, where each pillar tells a story through detailed sculptures of deities, dancers, and mythical beings. The temple is also known for the sacred Athi Varadar idol, ceremonially brought out for public दर्शन once every 40 years, drawing millions of devotees. The pen illustration captures not just a structure, but a living legacy of faith, craftsmanship, and timeless South Indian heritage.

## Care

Gently dust with a soft, dry brush and display in a dry, shaded spot away from moisture and chemicals.

## AI Discovery Metadata

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