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Significance of the temple #design
The layout & #architecture of the temple is replete with philosophical meanings.
The 9 gateways signify the 9 orifices in the #human body. @sattology @Itishree001 @almightykarthik @sd1733 @drmudita
The Ponnambalam, the sanctum sanctorum represents the heart which is reached by a flight of 5 stairs called the Panchaatchara padi - pancha meaning 5, achhara – indestructible syllables – "SI VA YA NA MA", from a raised anterior dias - the Kanakasabai.
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The access to the Sabha is through the sides of the stage (not from the front as in most temples).
The Sanctum sanctorum is held by 28 pillars – representing the 28 agamas or set methodologies for the worship of Bhagwan Shiva. @sfeksk @kalpavirksha @RajiIndustani @rightwingchora
The roof is held by a set of 64 beams representing the 64 forms of art & is held by several cross-beams representing the innumerable blood vessels. The roof has been laid by 21600 golden tiles with the word SIVAYANAMA inscribed on them representing 21600 breaths. @InfoVedic
The golden tiles are fixed using 72000 golden nails which represents the no. of nadis exists in human body. The roof is topped by a set of 9 kalasas, representing the 9 forms of energy. (refer Umapathy Sivam’s Kunchitaangristhavam)
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Pic Credit: @arunprasad72 @rsatishinfy & Google
Src: Temple website & my known knowledge
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