1915_sketch_of_a_Tamil_Hindu_temple_complex_architecture.jpg
Size of this preview:
800 × 514 pixels
.
Other resolutions:
320 × 206 pixels
|
640 × 411 pixels
|
1,024 × 658 pixels
|
1,298 × 834 pixels
.
Summary
| Description |
English:
The temple complex shows three prakara (courtyards). Each has many gopura (monumental gateways), the outermost are the tallest serving as landmarks for pilgrims walking towards it. Numerous pillared choultry are provided, which historically served as resting places and many provided food, water and temporary shelter to visitors and pilgrims.
|
| Date | |
| Source | https://archive.org/stream/cu31924011010109#page/n9/mode/2up |
| Author | E.B. Havell (1915) |
Licensing
|
This work is in the public domain in its country of origin and other countries and areas where the copyright term is the author's life plus 70 years or fewer . This work is in the public domain in the United States because it was published (or registered with the U.S. Copyright Office ) before January 1, 1929. |
| This file has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. | |