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The Venkataramana Temple Gingee
The Venkataramana Temple Gingee
The Venkataramana Temple Gingee

The Venkatramana Temple, which is the largest edifice within the fortified town, was built by Muthyalu Nayaka (AD. 1540 - 1550). It contains a number of Tamil inscriptions. Quite a few monolithic ornamental pillars were taken away from this temple to Pondicherry and set up around the statue of Dupleix, the Governor, during the French occupation of Gingee in AD. 1761. large well-planned temple complex, now abandoned and dilapidated, is at the south-east side of the outer fort. Most of the temple, except perhaps a small Chola core, was built by Muthiah Nayaka in the mid-16th century. Tall swing pavilions stand outside the compund walls, each with multiple brick towers.

Venkataramana temple is situated near the "Gateway of Pondicherry" in the South, faces East with high gopura. This temple was built by Muthialu Nayaka in 1540 A.D. - 1550 A.D. This temple is the place of worship till date. In this temple there are also deities of Devi, Aandaal and Narasima. There are two prakaras, Kalyana Mandapa,Urchava Mandapa and Yaga Sala Mandapa with pillars. They are in ruin condition now and also no pooja is performed at present.

Venkataramana Temple Gingee
Venkataramana Temple Gingee
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Gingee in Puducherry  is one of the finest forts in South India. 
Its origin dates back to the 9th century when it was a stronghold 
of the Cholas but the fort as it looks today is the handiwork of the 
Vijaynagara kings who made it an impregnable citadel. 
The fortified city is built on the seven hills, the most 
prominent of which are Krishnagiri, Chandragiri and Rajagiri


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