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| Sankarankoil |
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| Karivalam Vandanallur |
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| Srivilliputtur |
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| Krishnapuram |
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| Srivaikuntham |
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| Tiruchendur |
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| Thirupudaimaruthur |
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.
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all are marvelous, but i prefer the natural colored ones. just so wonderful as they are!
ReplyDeleteActually these gopurams are best left unpainted.They always look best in their original state without a coat of paint.
DeleteMagnificent and gigantic temple towers.
ReplyDeleteNice collection... each of them are different and beautiful
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I am always amazed by art on Temple Gopuram, Beautiful Photos :)
ReplyDeleteLove these tall colourful gopurams!
ReplyDeleteYou have a nice collection. Amazing structures, well taken.
ReplyDeleteI've always been amazed of how intricate the structures are. And really beautiful too. :)
ReplyDeleteFantastic photos of lovely temple gopurams. I wonder whether such magnificent gopurams can be constructed in the modern day. Best wishes
ReplyDeleteNo one attempts to build gopurams of such magnitude and splendor these days. But if they really want they can build such structures.
DeleteThe temple towers are amazing, all those details beautifully carved and painted!
ReplyDeleteAmazing photos!
ReplyDeleteOur South Indian temple gopurams are unique. I was looking for the names of the temples:( Beautiful, clear pictures!
ReplyDeleteSandhya: I have now added the names of the temples.
DeleteThank you for the names of the Gopurams. Except Thiruchendur and Srivilliputhur, I haven't visited the other temples. Beautiful gopurams!
ReplyDeleteIt looks beautiful decoration on buildings. Regards.
ReplyDeleteThanks Giga for your kind comment.
DeleteAwesome...your post is making to visit tirunelveli
ReplyDeleteThey 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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