Hi Friends, Koranganatha temple is a very nice example to study evolution of architectural styles of temple construction. In earlier posts we have seen some very simple and small temples like of Panangudi, Visalur and Kaliyapatti. We have already seen an advanced architecture temple, Muvar Koil at Kodumbalur. Koranganatha falls in line with Muvar koil for architectural style. Some salient features are given below:
1. Introduction of antarala (vestibule) between vimana and mandapa 2. Vyala row on adhithana (platform) 3. karnakuta and salai on vimana attic 4. Mahendramangalam, Srinivasanallur is referred with this name in inscriptions. Does this name suggests that the Pallava king Mahendravarman I consecrated this region?
As I visited this temple very late in night so my pictures were not of very good quality. Many thanks to our good members Kathie and Shriram who readily allowed me to use their photographs in my article.
Monuments – There are many temples of interest at Srinivasanallur. Koranganatha temple is the only temple which is under protection from Archaeological Survey of India.
One of those temples will be explored for Ramayana series. ( But i need some time to recoup)