Vellore Fort: Jalakanteshwara Temple

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The 16th c AD Vijaynagar-era Jalakanteshwara Temple inside Vellore Fort is most famous for the sculpture work on the columns of its free-standing mandapa. These are among the best examples of Vijaynagar style sculpture.

Outer gopuram of Jalakanteshwara Temple

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Looking towards the inner gopuram

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The mandapa in the outer enclosure is on the left, and the inner gopuram is on the right

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Mandapa

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