What was the significance of the temple gopuram?
Additionally, temples served as the main protection for travelers. When people travel between places, they stay at the temple building to take rest. Before they commence the new part of their journey, they would respect God and begin. Gopuras come into view to have inclined revision in the temple plan and outline.
Which is the tallest Gopuram in Kanchipuram?
Its gopuram is 192 feet (59 m) in height. Ekambareswarar Temple is the largest temple in Kanchipuram, a highly visible symbol of Pallava dynasty. The entire complex covers an area of 10 hectares and has five courtyards. Kallazhagar Temple is located in Azhagar Koyil, and is dedicated to Vishnu.
Where are the gopurams located in South India?
A koil may have multiple gopurams, typically constructed into multiple walls in tiers around the main shrine. Gopurams are widespread in south Indian temples, predominantly in Tamil Nadu. Very tall gopurams are a later feature, added from the Middle Ages onwards, typically to much older temples.
Why is the gopuram considered as God’s Foot?
Several Hindu theologists say that the temple is a representation of the body of the god, Where the gopuram is considered as God’s foot. That is the reason, even when walking through the temple road or even on seeing the gopuram from a far distance while traveling or so, we bow to it by revered hands as they represent the feet of the god.
Which is the correct way to build a gopuram?
A temple can have one or more gopuras and they can be built on several sides based on the cardinal axes of the temple. That is the dwaras (gateway) of the gopuram should be in an axis to the centre of the main temple or in such ratios.
How does a devotee enter a gopura temple?
A devotee bows at the feet of the Lord at the entry as he steps into the temple and proceed towards the chamber, leaving behind the world of contradiction. A Gopura is usually constructed with an enormous stone base and a superstructure of brick and support.