147 feet tall Gopuram the tallest temple tower in the pilgrim city of Kumbakenam is the one at Sarangapani temple. it is a 11 storied gopuram and around the outer walls are figures depicting images in sequence the puranic story of the avtaras of Lord Vishnu and that of other Gods and Goddesses. on the first tier one can see all around in granite108 dance forms. establishing the marvel of architechtural skill. above each picture is inscribed in Sanskrit the respective name of the mudra shown in the picture. this marvel must be seen to be believed.
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