Imagine yourself standing in the middle of a temple that has been there for 1300 years, and envision having the opportunity to look around the same magnificence that the kings and queens of that era would have witnessed. That’s the visual journey we intend to deliver through STONES & STORIES: The Timeless Kanchi Kailasanathar Temple. There is art, people, divinity, architecture, chaos and calmness existing in this magical space that stood time. The sculptures, the paintings, the pathways and everything that you see in the temple hold a glory; and as one looks deeper, every stone speaks a story. This book strives to create a strong ripple in the minds of visitors to explore and become spellbound by the timeless stories that this ancient temple holds. After all, what is more important to the future than the past itself: so much to learn from and so much to stay rooted!