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Thiru Vellarai, the reputed Swethagiri kshetra with its unique architecture is all the more pronounced in its natural surroundings wrapped in puranic lore. Topped by ruins and having connections with Lord Vishnu this ancient temple dominating the landscape is acclaimed for its massiveness and elegance. The huge temple with its beautiful elevation is an excellent example of synthesized art and architecture of several dynasties.
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Various qualities are blended in these temples like harmony, simplicity and piety. The fusion of many styles are emphasized more than mere religious aspects. One remarkable feature of the monumental architecture is the synthesis of various styles ultimately evolving into a local style.
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|+Temple at a glance
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|Vishnu
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|Pundareekakshan, Abhayahasthan
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|Lakshmi
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|Pangaya Chelvi , Shenbaga Valli, Pankaja Valli
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|Kshetra
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|Vedagiri, Swetagiri Kshetra
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|Viman
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|Vimalakriti Viman Divya
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|Pushkarni
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|Kanda, Ksheera Pushkarni
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|Theertha
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|Manikarnika, Chakra, Pushkala, Padma, Varaha
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|Hymns
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|Twenty Four
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|Location
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|20 kms from Trichirapalli
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Revision as of 22:57, 4 September 2018

Thiru Vellarai, the reputed Swethagiri kshetra with its unique architecture is all the more pronounced in its natural surroundings wrapped in puranic lore. Topped by ruins and having connections with Lord Vishnu this ancient temple dominating the landscape is acclaimed for its massiveness and elegance. The huge temple with its beautiful elevation is an excellent example of synthesized art and architecture of several dynasties.

Various qualities are blended in these temples like harmony, simplicity and piety. The fusion of many styles are emphasized more than mere religious aspects. One remarkable feature of the monumental architecture is the synthesis of various styles ultimately evolving into a local style.

Temple at a glance
Vishnu Pundareekakshan, Abhayahasthan
Lakshmi Pangaya Chelvi , Shenbaga Valli, Pankaja Valli
Kshetra Vedagiri, Swetagiri Kshetra
Viman Vimalakriti Viman Divya
Pushkarni Kanda, Ksheera Pushkarni
Theertha Manikarnika, Chakra, Pushkala, Padma, Varaha
Hymns Twenty Four
Location 20 kms from Trichirapalli