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Sucheendram Temple
Suchindram, Tamil Nadu Phone: naAbout
Suchindram is a panchayat town in Kanniyakumari district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is an important pilgrim centre and the site of the famous Thanumalayan Temple.The entrance tower to this temple is visible from a distance as it rises majestically for 134 feet. The face of the tower is covered with sculptures and statues from Hindu mythology. There is a covered area in front of the main entrance and the entrance itself is about 24 feet high with a beautifully carved door. There is only one corridor running along the outer wall of the temple with many shrines and mandapams scattered in the inner area. One should visit this temple, if not for its presiding deity, at least for the sculptures and art found in this temple. One can appreciate the splendour and the beauty of the sculptor's art only by seeing them. No amount of words can justify or reflect the grandeur, exquisiteness, ethos or the nuances of the artists' creation.Two of these large pillars have 33 smaller pillars and the other two 25 each. These are the famous musical pillars. Each of these smaller pillars produce a different musical note when tapped. Unfortunately these pillars are surrounded by iron grills to prevent vandalism.
