Gopuram

Word GOPURAM
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Definitions and meanings of "Gopuram"

What do we mean by gopuram?

An entrance building to a Hindu temple in southern India, often topped by a tiered tower of massive proportions and intricate decoration. noun

A similar entrance to a Cambodian Hindu and Buddhist temple from the period of the Khmer empire, often of cruciform shape and topped by a small central tower. noun

A monumental tower, usually ornate, at the entrance of a temple, especially in Southern India. noun

A monumental tower, usually ornate, at the entrance of a temple, especially in Southern India.

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The word "gopuram" in example sentences

The dome just before the gopuram is where all the preparations for pooja are done. ❋ Anjali (2009)

The chariot was drawn by the devotees from the main 'gopuram' of the temple to Nandi circle and back. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Each gopuram has beautifully carved out wooden pillars and wooden bracket figures. ❋ Jan (2008)

The Hindu temples in particular are remarkably beautiful from the outside, with intricate carvings of the major deities on the gopuram rising tower at the entrance of a temple. ❋ Jlundberg (2007)

Indian gopuram divided into two parts by a sharp, clean cut in the middle and tradition quotes in explanation the story of a king who was refused entrance to heaven but cleft a passage through the portal with his sword. ❋ Charles Eliot (1896)

A thin crack that developed 25 years ago eventually worsened into a deep vertical fissure right on its face and ended up in the collapse of the gopuram recently. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Surmounting the sanctum, is a gopuram of gold, with numerous sculptures of the presiding deity, Kartikeya, and gods and goddesses attendant upon him. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Stating that the Congress government were allowing construction of cottages at a level higher than the main gopuram of the temple, Naidu demanded that the present board be scrapped and a thorough probe ordered into all irregularities. ❋ Unknown (2010)

On August 8, Chandrababu Naidu will visit Srikalahasti and inspect the site where the Siva temple's gali gopuram, built about 500 years ago by Srikrishnadevaraya, collapsed a couple of months ago. ❋ Unknown (2010)

ONGOLE: Granite baron, Siddha Venkateswara Rao, promised to donate Rs. 40 lakhs to Satya Sai Charitable Trust here for construction of Gyana mandiram and Vithala gopuram on the Satya Sai service centre premises on Mangamur donka. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Chemical cleaning of Big Temple gopuram under way construction to be celebrated before June next ... minister agreed Friday to return five painted wall fragments to ❋ Unknown (2009)

Chemical cleaning of Big Temple gopuram under way construction to be celebrated before June next ... ❋ Unknown (2009)

The gopuram of the temple reflects the Dravidian architecture and is said to be the second highest gopuram in South India. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Food Minister E. V.Velu laid the stones for a modern marriage hall to be constructed in Girivalam path at a cost of Rs. 10 crore and for a toilet complex to be constructed near the north gopuram. ❋ Unknown (2009)

SPIC AND SPAN: Archaeological Survey of India experts cleaning the gopuram the Big Temple in Thanjavur on Friday. ❋ Unknown (2009)

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