I have this question in mind for quite a long time...to be precise from the time I read the 2009 PS Souvenir. In the Souvenir, there was an article about R. Krishna Roa, who designed the Tamil Nadu Governments Symbol, the Gopuram.
All along, everyone says that the Gopuram in the symbol is of Srivilliputur. But the article by Ragothaman in the Souvenir says that the gopuram is that of Meenakshi amman temple.
Can someone clarify on this? Whether its Srivilliputur or Meenakshi Amman temple?
Meenakshi Gopuram has sudhai moorthis. Srivilliputhur vimanam is plain
When somebody suggested a change in the symbol, it was vehemently argued that the vimanam is without any divine images and hence a represents both culture and also secular
So- it must be Srivilliputhur
Anadal & Meenakshi Bumadevi and Parvati - came to earth in human form -
simillar head dress and a parrot in hand only the orientation and hands are different
1. One family make the parrot daily using leaves and flowers for Andal 2. Lord Ranganathar and Srinivasa carry this parrot while they come out in Mohini alankaram 3. Andals Garland is worn by Lord Srinivasa during the garudaseva of Purattasi brahmotsavam and by Rangar during Vaikunda ekadasi 4. Arayar sevai - singing and dancing divyaprabandam - a tradition still maintained in Srirangam, srivilliputhur and Azhwar thirunagari
Thanks Balaji Sir. Good to know that Mr.Ragothaman is grandson of Mr. Rao. in PS Souviner, it was he who have written this article and i think that settles the matter.