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As one approaches the Periyakovil one can see the the beautiful ornamental arched entrance built by Maratta rulers with the huge reddish fort type walls surrounding the temple. The view of Keralaanthakan Gopuram followed by Rajarajan Gopuram and the majestic Srivimana Gopuram covers the whole of retina of once eyes.

Maratta Fort - Keralaanthakan Gopuram - Rajarajan Gopuram - Sri Vimana Texts in English Texts in Tamil
(Archaeological survey of India)

Click to view the following sub topics of Architecture :

Click to go Keralaanthakan Gopuram page Click to go Rajarajan Gopuram page Click to go Panoramic view and Temple plan page Click to go Sri Vimana and Maha meru page Click to go Main Nandhi and Gopuram Nandhi page Click to go Shrines page Click to go Mandapa, Linga and Nandhi page
Click to go Keralaanthakan Gopuram page
Click to go Rajarajan Gopuram page
Click to go Panoramic view and Temple plan page
Click to go Sri Vimana and Maha meru page
Click to go Main Nandhi and Gopuram Nandhi page
Click to go Shrines page
Click to go Mandapa, Linga and Nandhi page
       

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