Gingee Fort: Venkataramana Temple

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This 16th c AD temple is the largest in Gingee Fort. It is a typical Vijaynagar-era construction.

 

Venkataramana temple at the foot of Chakkilidurg

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Mandapas and deepstambh in front of the templevenkataramana 01 02venkataramana 01 03

 

Main gopuram

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Outer enclosure with mandapas

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Rajagiri hill visible in the background

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Gopuram to the inner enclosure

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Inner enclosure

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Rajagiri hill visible in the background

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