Gopuram with Vellai Gopuram in background.

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Trichy, India - October 15, 2013: The dirty-white, Vellai Gopuram at the Sri Ranganathar Swamy sanctuary, stands in the background of a more common, pastel-colored gopuram full of statues including the main Ranganathar depiction of Vishnu resting on the snake. Garudas on the corners.

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Size: 5400px × 3589px
Location: Trichy, Tamil Nadu, India
Photo credit: © Claudine Klodien / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
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