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The temple
covers an area of about 2 acres. The Sampangi pradakshinam is the outer
circumambulatory path, while the inner paths are called Vimana Pradakshinam
and the Mukkoti Pradakshinam respectively.
The Kalyana
Mandapam is located in the Vimana Pradakshinam and it dates back to the
16th century. This mandapam has several features reflecting the brilliance
of the Vijayanagar architecture style. There are several carved figures on
the granite pillars. Musical pillars are also found in this mandapam.
Shrines to Yoga Narasimha and Ramanuja are found in this
pradakshinam.
In front of
the sanctum is the Tirumani Mandapam, a hall with a door of gold. The
Mukkoti Pradakshinam or the innermost circumambulatory path is opened only
on the Vaikunta Ekadasi day each year.
The sanctum
or the Garba Griham which is just behind the Sayana Mandapam (Mukha
Mandapam) is a 12 ft square chamber housing the image of worship. The
Sanctum is crowned with a golden Vimanam or tower, the Ananda Nilaya
Vimanam - or the abode of bliss. This three tiered vimanam is about 38
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