Highest Gopurams in Indian
1. Raja Gopuram - 240 ft (1987)
Srirangam, Tiruchirappalli, T.N,
Ranganathaswamy Temple is one of the largest temple complexes in India, covering an area of 156 acres
It is home to twelve gopurams, the largest being the Raja Gopuram
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2. Murdeshwara Temple - 240 ft (2008)
Murdeshwar, Karnataka
Murdeshwara Temple is known for its colossal, 40m high statue of Shiva
Its gopuram is the second tallest in India. It is also the only one where one can take a lift to top floor of the gopuram
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3. Annamalaiyar Temple (Raja Gopuram) - 217 ft (9th century)
Tiruvannamalai, T. N.
Annamalaiyar Temple is surrounded by four large unpainted gopurams, one facing each cardinal direction
The eastern gopuram rises to 66m, and is called the Raja Gopuram
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4. Srivilliputhur Andal Temple - 194 ft (10th century)
Srivilliputhur, T.N.
Srivilliputhur Andal Temple's gopuram measures eleven storeys and 59m
During Madurai Nayak dynasty, lesser figures sponsored religious projects
Temple is the emblem of the Government of Tamil Nadu
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5. Ulagalantha Perumal Temple - 192 ft (6th century)
Tirukoilur, T.N.
Temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. According to legends, The alvars Poigai Alvar, Bhoothathalvar and Peyalvar sang in praise of Vishnu at this temple, and their words later formed the integral part
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6. Ekambareswarar Temple - 190 ft (6th century, temple finds mention in classical Tamil literature dated 300 BCE like Manimegalai and Perumpāṇāṟṟuppaṭai)
A highly visible symbol of Pallava dynasty
The entire complex covers an area of 10 hectares and has five courtyards
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7. Kallazhagar Temple - 187 ft (6th century)
Madurai, T.N.
Kallazhagar (Bhagwan Vishnu) is believed to have appeared to redeem sage Suthapava off his curse from sage Durvasa
The inner shrine is dedicated to Karupannaswamy
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