The Gopuram, or gateway tower, at the entrance to the 9th century Ekambareswarar temple at Kanchipuram in Tamil Nadu

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Consisting of 11 storeys it stands 55 metres high and is one of the tallest in India. Unlike many similar structures in the area it is unpainted

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Size: 3415px × 5122px
Location: Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu, India
Photo credit: © pjhpix / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
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