The chief gopura of the temple at Kumbakonam, India, 1895. Artist: Unknown

The chief gopura of the temple at Kumbakonam, India, 1895. Artist: Unknown

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The chief gopura of the temple at Kumbakonam, India, 1895. A gopura (or gopuram) is a prominent feature of a Hindu temple; it is the monumental tower, usually ornate, at the entrance to the temple, and is especially prominent in Southern India. From The Universal Geography with Illustrations and Maps, division XV, written by Elisee Reclus and published by Virtue & Co. Limited (London, 1895).


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People Information

Creator
  1. Unknown, attributed to: :
People Related
  1. Elisee Reclus: : Writer
  2. Virtue & Co Ltd: : Publisher, publishers, printer, printers

Medium
  1. Engraving

Geographic Hierarchy

World Asia India Tamil Nādu Kumbakonam

  1. 10 58 00 N , 079 23 00 E

World Asia India

  1. 20 00 00 N , 077 00 00 E

Category Hierarchy

Locations & Buildings Places of Worship

Religion & Belief Hinduism


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Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 3470x5032
File Size : 51,156kb


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  1. 0580017043
  1. 1-648-049
  1. 1648049

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