Architecture Pandyan dynasty
the gopuram of nellaiappar temple
rock cut , structural temples significant part of pandyan architecture. vimana, mandapa , shikhara of features of pandyan temples. groups of small temples seen @ tiruchirapalli district of tamil nadu. shiva temples have nandi in front of maha mandapa. in later stages of pandyas rule, finely sculptured idols, portals of temples or gopurams on vimanas developed. gopurams rectangular entrance , portals of temples. portions above entrance pyramidal in shape. gradually gopurams given more importance shikharas.
meenakshi amman temple in madurai , nellaiappar temple in tirunelveli built during reign of pandyas.
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