Speciality of Tanjore Temple Architecture Festivities in Tanjore Temple

Posted Date: 23-Mar-2011	Category: Temples
Author: kavitha gopal	Member Level: Gold	Points: 10 (Rs 8)

Speciality of Tanjore Temple Architecture Festivities in Tanjore Temple describes the special features like Tanjore temple shadow and entertainment activities held during Tanjore festivals.

Speciality of Tanjore Temple in Architecture

In Tamilnadu, temple building evolved is commonly known Dravidian style of architecture. Tanjore Temple in Thanjavur is considered as an important pilgrim destination in Tamilnadu. Tanjore temple shadow is a live example for Dravidian style of architecture and this is considered as Speciality of Tanjore temple. The other temples having same type of architectural style in Tamilnadu is temples in Madurai, Chisambaram, and Rameshwaram etc.
Today as we see many concentric enclosures, imposing towers and ornate halls in the temples of Tanjore. They are nothing but the composite product of a long evolution over a thousand years. Another speciality of Tanjore temple is the various structures consisting of the temple were added to the main shrine by stages, with architectural effect. To the devotees their temple was objects of adoration, being the residence of gods. In Tamil we call it as Devasthanams.

Speciality of Tanjore Temple in Festivities

The precincts of Tanjore temple was the only venue for public entertainment. Wrestling matches, music and dancing enlivened the special occasion of temple ceremony. The speciality of Tanjore temple related to entertainment activities is the rich and poor alike had the benefit of these entertainment. During the temple festivities, travelers and pilgrims were given free food and lodging. Thus, rest houses, choultries and dharmashalas were attached to the temples. During the festival time they have conducted many special events, both men and women took part in it. The competitions were held in between the villages and with in the villages. The temple grounds in Tanjore had great fun and joy with overflowing population during Tanjore Temple festivals.

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