Massive Ancient Temple Complex Chidambaram Tamil Nadu India. Gopuram Close Up In Thillai Nataraja Temple,Chidambaram (Reportedly 3500 Years Old) This Temple Complex Has 9 Gateways And Four Of These Have Towering Pagodas Or Gopurams Each With 7 Levels In The East, South, West And North. The Eastern Pagoda Has All The 108 Postures (Karnams) Of The Indian Dance Form €“ Bharathanatyam Sculpted On It.the Kanaka Sabhai €“ In Front Of The Chitsabhai, From Which

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