Temples of Munnur (Historical Study)
by R. Muthuraman | 2016 | 67,784 words
This essay represents a historical study of the Temples in and around Munnur, situated in the Dakshina Kannada district in the state Karnataka (India). Munnur is regarded as an important religious city for the followers of both Shaivism and Vaishnavism. The ancient history of Munnur traces to the reign of the Chola, from whom the city derives it's ...
Muhamandapa
The Muhamandapa is placed next to Rajagopura [rajagopuram]. This rectangular mandapa is held up pillars which extended from east to west. This mandapa has eight pillars on each side the total pillars of the mandapa is 16 and later on one more pillar is added while at the time of renovation. The pillars are simple and cylindrical in nature. Only one pillar which is later addition has to sculpture of a soldier who hold a sword. On the top of the pillars the sculpture of Panchanurthis are carved.