Gallery
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Long view -
Temple at sunset -
Entrance to Dakshinamoorthi shrine -
Detail of gopuram (main tower) -
Another deity in gopuram (main tower) -
The shrine of Sri Subramanya -
Detail of steps of the shrine of Sri Subramanya -
One of many stone deities found in the pillared cloister surrounding the courtyard -
Several Lingam found in the pillared cloister -
Example of the frescos found in the pillared cloister -
Nandi, on the way to sanctum sanctorum.
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Shiva
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Inside the main Tower
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