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Tiruchchirappalli -  Vishnu Temple: Sequence 2 ...

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An aerial view of the inner temple area

Inside the sacred area ...

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Layout and description of the temple - for those who speak Tamil

 Vishnu Ranganatha means 'Vishnu sleeping on the cosmic serpent'
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The Vellai Gopura (above) marking the eastern entrance to the sacred area
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Mural decorations showing Garuda and Hanuman, the Vishnu sign between them (above)

Sheshagiri Mandapa

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The Sheshagiri Mandapa with its elaborated stone carvings is said to be a stable for horses
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Rooftop Views

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View direction north (above): the golden cupola is the roof of the shrine; above left: top of South Gopura No. 3, a full view is here
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View direction west (above/below): backyard sceneries View direction east (above/below): the Vellai Gopura and the outmost eastern Gopura
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View direction south (below): the Southern Gopuras
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