The chief gopura of the temple at Kumbakonam, India, 1895. Artist: Unknown

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The chief gopura of the temple at Kumbakonam, India, 1895. A gopura (or gopuram) is a prominent feature of a Hindu temple; it is the monumental tower, usually ornate, at the entrance to the temple, and is especially prominent in Southern India. From The Universal Geography with Illustrations and Maps, division XV, written by Elisee Reclus and published by Virtue & Co. Limited (London, 1895).

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Size: 3470px × 5032px
Location: World,Asia,India,Tamil Nādu,Kumbakonam,World,Asia,India
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License: Licensed
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