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Gopuram logo #21000 Gopuram (Gopura (singular)), is a monumental tower, usually ornate, at the entrance of any temple, especially in Southern India. This forms a prominent feature of Koils, Hindu temples of the Dravidian style. They are topped by the kalasam, a bulbous stone finial. They function as gateways through the walls that surround the temple complex. The gop...
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Gopuram

Gopuram logo #23744gateway to temples, especially in the South; they are often decorated with ornate figurines.
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