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The Kantimati Sameta Nellaiyappar Temple is a breathtaking sight, filled with beauty in every aspect. Every detail, from the nooks and corners to the intricate stonework, showcases exquisite artistry. The temple's grand entrance is marked by a stunning Raja Gopuram, serving as a captivating preview ...
architecture heritage history India monument Sculpture Tamil Nadu Tirunelveli
Art lovers may not enter the Kantimati sameta Nellayaippar temple and stay at the entrance. The incredibly made intricate wooden carvings would not let them proceed further. The claim to have visited Tirunelveli without seeing this temple is laughable. And the claim to have seen this temple without ...
architecture heritage India monument Sculpture Tamil Nadu temple Tirunelveli
The claim to have visited Tamil Nadu without traveling to Tirunelveli is laughable. The declaration to have seen Tirunelveli without going to Kantimati Nellaiyappar temple is hilarious. And entering straight inside the temple by ignoring to notice the beautiful wooden carvings at the entrance is ...
architecture heritage India monument Sculpture Tamil Nadu temple Tirunelveli
As part of this series of articles about the Kantimati Sameta Nellaiyappar Temple, I have already written about the Raja gopuram and the mandapa with the wooden carvings at the entrance of the Kantimati shrine. In this article, the fourth part of the series, I cover the other mandapas near the ...
architecture heritage history India monument Sculpture Tamil Nadu Tirunelveli
In the congested locality of Saidapet, Chennai, stands a remarkable temple that transports visitors to a distant sacred site. This magnificent temple, Prasanna Venkatesa Narasimha Perumal Temple, features a wooden chariot standing at an impressive height of thirty-six feet, adorned with exquisite ...
architecture Chennai heritage India monument Sculpture Tamil Nadu Vijayanagara
In this series of articles exploring the Kantimati Sameta Nellaiyappar Temple in Tirunelveli, I have previously covered the Raja Gopuram and a few mandapas surrounding it. Now, in the fifth part of this series, I will focus on the Mukha mandapa of Kantimati.As mentioned in my previous post, located ...
architecture heritage history India monument Sculpture Tamil Nadu Tirunelveli
In the congested locality of Saidapet, Chennai, stands a remarkable temple that transports visitors to a distant sacred site. This magnificent temple, Prasanna Venkatesa Narasimha Perumal Temple, features a wooden chariot standing at an impressive height of thirty-six feet, adorned with exquisite ...
architecture Chennai heritage India monument Sculpture Tamil Nadu Vijayanagara
As part of this series of articles about the Kantimati Sameta Nellaiyappar Temple, I have already written about the Raja gopuram and the mandapa with the wooden carvings at the entrance of the Kantimati shrine. In this article, the fourth part of the series, I cover the other mandapas near the ...
architecture heritage history India monument Sculpture Tamil Nadu Tirunelveli
The Kantimati Sameta Nellaiyappar Temple is a breathtaking sight, filled with beauty in every aspect. Every detail, from the nooks and corners to the intricate stonework, showcases exquisite artistry. The temple's grand entrance is marked by a stunning Raja Gopuram, serving as a captivating preview ...
architecture heritage history India monument Sculpture Tamil Nadu Tirunelveli
Art lovers may not enter the Kantimati sameta Nellayaippar temple and stay at the entrance. The incredibly made intricate wooden carvings would not let them proceed further. The claim to have visited Tirunelveli without seeing this temple is laughable. And the claim to have seen this temple without ...
architecture heritage India monument Sculpture Tamil Nadu temple Tirunelveli
The claim to have visited Tamil Nadu without traveling to Tirunelveli is laughable. The declaration to have seen Tirunelveli without going to Kantimati Nellaiyappar temple is hilarious. And entering straight inside the temple by ignoring to notice the beautiful wooden carvings at the entrance is ...
architecture heritage India monument Sculpture Tamil Nadu temple Tirunelveli
In this series of articles exploring the Kantimati Sameta Nellaiyappar Temple in Tirunelveli, I have previously covered the Raja Gopuram and a few mandapas surrounding it. Now, in the fifth part of this series, I will focus on the Mukha mandapa of Kantimati.As mentioned in my previous post, located ...
architecture heritage history India monument Sculpture Tamil Nadu Tirunelveli
In the previous five parts of this series, I covered the Raja gopuram, the front side mandapas, and the Mukha mandapam of the Kantimati temple in Tirunelveli. Now, in this sixth part, I will focus on Kantimati, the presiding deity of the temple.Kantimati, the gorgeous Goddess, defies verbal ...
architecture heritage history India monument Sculpture Tamil Nadu Tirunelveli
In the preceding six parts of this series, I provided an overview of the Raja Gopuram, the sanctum, the front side mandapas, and the Mukha mandapam of the Kantimati temple in Tirunelveli. Now, in this seventh installment, I will shift our attention to the inner prakara of Kantimati, which houses ...
architecture heritage history India monument Sculpture Tamil Nadu Tirunelveli
Situated south of Mahabalipuram and Chennai, Sadras thrived as a bustling port renowned for its international trade in Muslin cloth, pearls, and edible oils. From the 10th to the 16th century, Sadras flourished as a prosperous settlement for weavers. Later, the Dutch assumed control of the area, ...
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