Friday, December 12, 2014

Temple Gopurams in Tirunelveli

Here are some Temple Gopurams (entrance towers) clicked during our recent tour to Tirunelveli. Aren't they all magnificent? Look closely at the myriad sculptures ornamenting these grand monuments.
Sankarankoil
Karivalam Vandanallur
Srivilliputtur
Krishnapuram 
Srivaikuntham
Tiruchendur
Thirupudaimaruthur

19 comments:

  1. all are marvelous, but i prefer the natural colored ones. just so wonderful as they are!

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    1. Actually these gopurams are best left unpainted.They always look best in their original state without a coat of paint.

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  2. Magnificent and gigantic temple towers.

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  3. Nice collection... each of them are different and beautiful

    thanks

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  4. I am always amazed by art on Temple Gopuram, Beautiful Photos :)

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  5. You have a nice collection. Amazing structures, well taken.

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  6. I've always been amazed of how intricate the structures are. And really beautiful too. :)

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  7. Fantastic photos of lovely temple gopurams. I wonder whether such magnificent gopurams can be constructed in the modern day. Best wishes

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    1. No one attempts to build gopurams of such magnitude and splendor these days. But if they really want they can build such structures.

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  8. The temple towers are amazing, all those details beautifully carved and painted!

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  9. Our South Indian temple gopurams are unique. I was looking for the names of the temples:( Beautiful, clear pictures!

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  10. Thank you for the names of the Gopurams. Except Thiruchendur and Srivilliputhur, I haven't visited the other temples. Beautiful gopurams!

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  11. It looks beautiful decoration on buildings. Regards.

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  12. Awesome...your post is making to visit tirunelveli

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  13. They all stood majestic!! The first three gopurams were truly impressive. Nice to see the clear image on the Srivillputtur temple tower that replaces the government emblem of Tamil Nadu

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