Help Preserve Kapaleeshwarar Temple Mylapore
Your donation helps preserve Kapaleeshwarar Temple Mylapore through documentation, conservation work, and community engagement. Every contribution counts.
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High-resolution photography and 3D scanning create a permanent digital record. If restoration is ever needed, we have the exact specifications.
Professional conservation work including structural repairs, surface cleaning, and preventive measures to stop further deterioration.
Educational workshops, local awareness campaigns, and sustainable tourism initiatives that benefit surrounding communities.
Cultural Heritage
The Kapaleeshwarar Temple's historical narrative is deeply intertwined with the ancient port city of Mylapore, known as 'Mylai' in the devotional hymns of the Nayanmars. Evidence from the Tevaram compositions of Saint Sambandar, particularly his hymn resurrecting Poompavai, unequivocally places an earlier Shiva temple on the Mylapore seashore. This original Pallava-era shrine, consecrated to Shiva, stood where the Portuguese later erected the San Thome Basilica in the 16th century. Its destruction around 1566 CE by the Portuguese, who sought to establish their colonial presence and religious dominance, marked a significant rupture in the temple's continuous worship on its original site, forcing its relocation inland. Following this devastating period, the present Kapaleeshwarar Temple emerged as a testament to Hindu resilience, largely rebuilt and re-consecrated during the Vijayanagara period in the 16th century. This reconstruction, situated approximately a kilometer inland from the original coastal site, meticulously preserved the spiritual lineage and iconographic traditions of the earlier Pallava shrine. The Vijayanagara architects and patrons ensured the continuity of worship, integrating elements of their distinct architectural style while honouring the Dravida heritage. This relocation and subsequent rebuilding underscore a profound historical commitment to preserving the sanctity of the Sthala, even amidst profound geopolitical shifts and colonial intrusions.
Architectural Heritage
Built in the Dravida architecture style, Vijayanagara architecture style, Chola architecture style, Pallava architecture style style, showcasing traditional construction methods and artistic craftsmanship.
Educational Resource
An important learning resource for students, researchers, and anyone interested in understanding our architectural heritage.
Local Benefits
Preservation efforts create opportunities for local communities through tourism, traditional skills, and cultural activities.
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- 3100% transparency with detailed fund utilization reports
- 4Supports documentation, restoration, and community engagement
- 5Helps prevent deterioration of irreplaceable cultural heritage
- 6Enables future generations to experience this architectural marvel