Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple

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Sundareswarar. This temple is more than 3600 years old. The complex houses 14 gateway towers called Kopurams, ranging from 45-50m in height, the tallest being the southern tower, 51.9 metres (170 ft) high and two golden sculptured vimana, the shrine over sanctum of the main deities. The temple is a significant symbol for the Tamil people, and has been mentioned since antiquity in Tamil literature.