Aayiram Kaal Mandapam
Tiruchirappalli, India
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- Hindu temple in Tiruchirappalli, India
Visitor information
- Address: Srirangam Temple Elephant Shelter, E Uthrai St, Sriramapuram, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu 620006, India
- Phone: +91 1800 4253 1111
People also ask
Where is the Aayiram Kaal Mandapam?
Aayiram Kaal Mandapam, also known as the Thousand Pillar Hall, is a magnificent architectural marvel located within the premises of the Meenakshi Amman Temple in Madurai, Tamil Nadu.
What is the meaning of Aayiram Kaal Mandapam?
The Madurai Meenakshi Amman temple evidences this fact. Pillars: The Meenakshi Amman temple is famous for its 'Aayiram Kaal Mandapam' which means a hall with thousand pillars. It has 985 exquisitely carved pillars, instead of 1000.
Who made the 1000 Kaal Mandapam?
It has 985 exquisitely carved pillars, instead of 1000. The Archeological Survey of India takes pride in maintaining this Mandapam. History dates this thousand pillared hall to 1569, by Ariyanatha Mudaliar. He was the Prime Minister and General of Viswanatha Nayak (1559 -1600).
What is the 1000 Kala Mandapam?
This hall, renowned as the "1000-pillar hall," is a testament to the architectural brilliance of the Tamil civilization. Nestled within the venerated grounds of the Meenakshi Amman Temple, this hall has been a source of awe and inspiration for generations.
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