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A tall, pyramidal Dravidian gopuram (temple tower) rises against a pale blue sky, covered with tiers of densely carved and brightly painted deity figures in red, green, yellow and blue. The tower's crown is topped by a sculpted lion-like finial, a curved blue and red serpent-like form, and a row of golden kalasha finials. No people are visible in the scene.

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A photograph of a tall, richly colored gopuram, a tiered Hindu temple tower, rising against a pale blue sky. Its surface is densely covered with painted sculptural figures, deities, pillars and niches in red, green, yellow and orange, with a curved domed crown and carved finial at the top. No people are visible.2012-05-29May 29 20122012-05-29A photograph of a towering gopuram, the colourful ornamented gateway tower of a South Indian temple, rising against a pale blue sky. The tower is densely covered with painted stucco sculptures of deities, figures and animals in red, green, yellow and blue, with a large carved mythical creature crowning the top. A small bird flies in the upper left. No people are visible in the scene.2012-05-29A photograph of a tall, richly painted South Indian temple gopuram rising against a pale blue sky. The tiered tower is covered with rows of colourful sculpted deities, figures and architectural niches in red, green, blue and gold. Golden kalasha finials crown the top, and the upper tier bears the Tamil word for Shiva on both sides. No people are visible in the scene.2012-05-29A photograph of the south gopuram, the colourful tiered gateway tower of a South Indian temple, densely covered with painted stucco figures of deities, animals and mythical beings in red, blue, green, yellow and gold. Two large sculpted guardian figures with raised arms flank the central gateway, and a white sign below reads South Tower. No people are visible in the scene.2009-07-13July 13 20092009-07-13June 05 20122012-06-05June 05 20122012-06-05June 05 20122012-06-05Photograph of a South Indian Hindu temple complex under a clear blue sky. Several tall gopuram gateway towers rise above the walls, their tiers densely covered with painted sculptures of deities and figures in red, green, yellow and white. Smaller shrine towers and a domed pavilion stand in front, with lower walls showing carved relief and Tamil script. No people are visible in the scene.2012-05-29A tall, brightly painted gopuram, the monumental gateway tower of a South Indian temple, rises against a pale blue sky. Its many tiers are densely covered with colourful sculpted figures of deities, mythical beings and ornamental motifs in red, green, yellow and blue. A small palm tree and leafy green trees stand in the foreground at the base of the tower. No people are visible in the scene. The page notes the view is from the Meenakshi temple area in Madurai.2009-07-13July 13 20092009-07-13