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unusual facts about Gopuram


Prathyaksham

Besides the dominant feature of a temple's architecture comprising the Gopuram, Vimanam and the sanctum, the vision of god descending for his worshippers enhance the attributes of the temple.


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Mannargudi

The current temple structure, hall of 1000 pillars, main gopuram(temple gateway tower) and the big compound wall around the temple was built by the king Vijayaraghava Nayak(1532-1575 A.D.).

Peruvanam Pooram

Subsequently, a Pandi Melam starts, and the procession enters the Peruvanam temple through the western Gopuram.

Sthala Vriksha

Besides the dominant feature of a temple's architecture comprising the Gopuram, Vimanam and the sanctum, the temple tree is also considered holy.

Subramaniya Swamy Temple, Kumaravayalur

The gopuram of the temple was connected by the Hindu savant, Kirupanandha Variyar.


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