Arunachalesvara Temple

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Encroachments around Arunachaleswarar Temple in Tiruvannamalai town were demolished recently to provide more road space for pilgrims during the Karthigai Deepam festival.

About Arunachalesvara Temple

• It is a Hindu temple located at the base of Arunachala Hill in Tiruvannamalai in Tamil Nadu.
• It is dedicated to Lord Arunachalesvara, a form of Lord Shiva.
• The temple’s origin dates back thousands of years, with references in ancient scriptures and Tamil Saiva texts. 
• The current structure, however, was built during the period of the early Chola kings (9th century AD), expanded during the period of the later Cholas, Hoysala (Bhosala) kings, and Vijayanagarar Nayakar kings, 

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Arunachalesvara Temple Architecture

• The temple is a fine example of South Indian (Dravidian) architecture and sculpture.
• Spread out over 25 acres, the temple complex is among the largest in the country, housing four gateways, or gopurams. 
• The Rajagopuram, located on the eastern side at a height of 217 feet, is regarded as among the tallest temple towers in the country built by the Nayaka kings. 
• There are nine lofty gopurams, intricately carved with mythological figures and deities.
• It has a massive thousand-pillar hall built by the ancient kings.

Source: TH