The Western and Northern Outer Prakaras of Nellaiyappar
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I have been delving into the intricate details of the Kantimati Sameta Nellaiyappar Temple in Tirunelveli through a series of posts. Previously, I explored the eastern and southern external prakaras in great detail. Now, let’s turn our attention to the remaining two outer prakaras surrounding the main shrine of Nellaiyappar. The west outer prakara spans 295 feet in length and 40 feet in width. It prominently features a colossal sculpture of Ganesha facing the western entrance and Gopuram. At the top of the shrine , there is a large-sized colorful and intricately detailed stucco depiction of Ganesha, adding to the grandeur. The Ganesha image is surrounded by vibrant decorations, typical of South Indian temple architecture, and is framed by elaborate carvings and pillars.Additionally, this prakara houses the east-facing Vishwanatha sub-shrine and the south-facing Visalakshi sub-shrine. In the northwestern corner, the Vayu Lingam sub-shrine is situated. The north outer prakara, measurin