TEMPLE STRUCTURE

The

main temple consists of a sanctum, three ante chambers and an open pillared hall. A pillared cloister, entrance gateways, courtyards, smaller shrines and other structures surround the temple. The nine-tiered eastern gateway, which is the largest at 50 meters, is well-proportioned and incorporates some earlier structures . It has a brick superstructure and a stone base. It gives access to the outer court containing many sub-shrines. The smaller eastern gateway leads to the inner court with its numerous smaller shrines.

!T"A!# $ ast facing giant tower % &opura ' ( storied tower with a pair of cow horn on the top . The lower two tiers of the tower is made with decorated stone work. )ade with brick and mortar. Around the e*terior of first tier spots many interesting stucco figures

The main temple is east facing and has two large courtyards , one leading to the other. The first courtyard houses mainly +00 pillared hall called the , -A./A!A)A!TA0A.

The second tower , three storied gives access to the inner courtyard

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.amp post , the balipitas % sacred platform '

The most striking feature of this court is central pillared hall , "A!&A )A!2A0A . Two mythical lion like creations forms the balustrade for the entrance of this elevated pavilion. 5 aisles and 56 pillars 7urther west , sanctum of lord 8irupaksha Two 9 armed guardian deities,6 feet tall stand on either side of the inner hall.