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Architecture of Hindu Temples

Brihadeeswarar Temple Gopuram Detail

Brihadeeswarar Temple Gopuram Detail

The Brihadeeswarar Temple in Tanjore has the tallest Dravida style tower (216 feet) in India. The multiple stories are ornately carved.

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