Famous Temples in India

Architecture

Sree Subrahmanya Swami Temple has 4 Gopurams constructed in Kerala style of architecture. The two-storied Sreekovil (sanctum sanctorum) is in the shape of Gajaprishta (back of an elephant) and has a Mukhamandapam. This temple surrounding wall is 12 feet in height and has a temple pond. The temple is famous for the Pavithra Modiram, a ring with special pattern. 

According to the Payyanur pattola, the earlier structures were as follows

• Dwi thala sreekovil (for Lord Subramanya covered with copper roofing and 2 golden stupas and a golden sree mukham).
• A copper roofed mandapam with a copper thaazhikakkutam.
• A Vaathalimaatam with a golden snake motif on its top.
• A Chuttambalam and 2 Natapuras.
• 2 copper roofed sub-shrines for Lord Parashuraama and Lord Ganapathi with Saastha besides 4 Gopuras.

Unfortunately, all these structures were destroyed by fire on 27th Meenam 964 (March- April 1788) by Tipu’s forces. But some of the items in the temple like balithitamb of the Lord could be saved as it was kept at Peringothth Kottathh as arranged by the Chenga Koovilakam Chiraykkal Raja, since the public had previous information about the impending attack of Tipu Sultan. The main idol was broken during this time, but not destroyed. The temple remained closed for 3 years and re-opened onVrschikam 967 by the senior lady of the Thaazhakaat manna. The temple was rebuilt in 968 K.E., the renovation and construction stated as per the measurments given Thaayinneri ottagraha shilpiswith the help of 8 Deshams.