TAMIL ARCHITECTURE

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Tamil Nadu is the sacred land of temples. Architecture in Tamil Nadu mainly comprises monolithic and rock-cut temples, influenced by the different dynasties that ruled them. These temples are usually characterised by pyramid shaped, richly sculpted gateways called Gopurams. Temples also consist of inscriptions that reveal historical events.

The Airatesvara temple at Darasuram, the Brihadeeshvar temple at Thanjavur, and The gangaikondacholishwaram temple at gangai konda cholapuram are collectively known as the great living Chola temples and bring out the excellence of Chola architecture. These temples have been recognized by UNESCO as World Heritage Sites.
AIRATESVARA TEMPLE:
 GANGAIKONDACHOLISHWARAM TEMPLE:
         
THANJAI PERIYA KOVIL:
            
The Airatesvara temple consists of a porch with seven steps which produce musical notes when stepped on. It is an architectural marvel.
MUSICAL STEPS:
The Aayiram Kaal Mandapam in Madurai, built by the Pandiyas, possess 1000 carved pillars cut out of a single rock edifice.
AAYIRAM KAAL MANDAPAM:
The shore temple in Mahabalipuram, built by the Pallavas, is said to be one of the earliest rock-cut temples and is decorated with beautiful sculptures and carvings. It is another UNESCO World Heritage Site.
SHORE TEMPLE:
There are many more fascinating temples with mind boggling architectural importance all over state, still withstanding the ravages of time.
                                                       -Nithyasri. S

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