“Aayiram Kaal Mandapam narrates the heritage, culture, and history through its statues and pillars. The Mandapam was situated adjacent to the Sri Ranganathaswamy temple, this mandapam features a hall of 1000 pillars, constructed by Tirumangai Mannan. Each mammoth-sized pillar showcases magnificent Dravidian sculptures meticulously carved from a substantial single granite block. The depictions include fierce horsemen crashing down and trampling rampant tigers on rearing horses. These pillars also display intricately carved representations of Lord Vishnu's 12 incarnations. Aayiram Kaal Mandapam, besides being a robust supporting structure, is a marvel of Indian architecture. Aayiram Kaal Mandapam is a highly revered and visited site where visitors can marvel at sculpting excellence and exceptional engineering.
UNIQUE FACTS:
• 1000 Stone Pillars.”
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