Temples in and around Madurantakam
by B. Mekala | 2016 | 71,416 words
This essay studies the Temples found around Madurantakam, a town and municipality in Kancheepuram (Kanchipuram) District in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Madurantakam is one of the sacred holy places visited by Saint Ramanuja. It is also a region blessed with many renowned temples which, even though dating to at least the 10th century, yet they c...
Appendix 1: Kothandaramar Temple Layout
1. Garbagraha,
2. Ardhamandapa,
3. Mahamandapa,
4. Inner Prakara,
5. Gayathri mandapa,
6. Garudalvar Shrine,
6a. Mukhamandapa,
7. Dwajasthampa,
8. Balipitha,
9. Outer Prakara,
10. Temple Office,
11. Chakrathaalwar Shrine,
12. Vedantha Desikar Shrine,
13. Alwars Shrine,
14. Vasatha Mandapa,
15. Goddess Janakavalli Thayar Shrine,
16. Thalaviriksha tree (vaghula tree),
17. Four Pillared Mandapa (Ramanujar was given Pancha Samskaram),
18. Andal shrine,
19. Periya Nambi Shrine,
20. Lakshmi Narashimar Shrine,
21. Mandapa,
22. Main Entrance with Gopura,
23. Temple Tank,
24. Anjanayer Shrine,
25. Vahana Mandapa.