Properties (56)
Predicate | Object |
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gptkbp:instanceOf |
gptkb:Hindu_temple
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gptkbp:architecturalStyle |
gptkb:Dravidian_architecture
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gptkbp:artwork |
found_in_many_Tamil_films
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gptkbp:associatedWith |
gptkb:Arunachala_hill
spiritual practices |
gptkbp:communityRole |
center for local festivals
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gptkbp:culturalEvents |
conducts various cultural programs
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gptkbp:culturalSignificance |
part_of_Tamil_culture
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gptkbp:dedicatedTo |
gptkb:Lord_Shiva
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gptkbp:denomination |
guest houses available nearby
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gptkbp:environment |
located in a hilly region
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gptkbp:famousFor |
its massive gopurams
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gptkbp:festivals |
Karthigai Deepam
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gptkbp:hasArtStyle |
gptkb:Annamalaiyar_Temple_Trust
accessible by road and rail available for visitors intricate carvings serves the local community has a rich history managed by a board of trustees allowed in certain areas managed by local police bilingual signage available sells religious items has beautiful gardens includes several shrines open from 5 AM to 12 PM and 4 PM to 9 PM features tall towers illuminated during festivals has undergone many renovations hosts various spiritual events linked to many saints strict dress code for visitors managed_by_Hindu_Religious_and_Charitable_Endowments_Department features_traditional_Tamil_art near_Tiruvannamalai_town |
gptkbp:height |
66 meters
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gptkbp:historicalPeriod |
Chola dynasty
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gptkbp:historicalRecords |
documented in ancient texts
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Annamalaiyar Temple
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gptkbp:influences |
local art and architecture
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gptkbp:localCuisine |
Prasadam offered to devotees
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gptkbp:localLegends |
associated with many legends
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gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Tiruvannamalai
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gptkbp:majorIndustry |
gptkb:Annamalaiyar
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gptkbp:notableFeature |
the sacred fire lamp
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gptkbp:notableFigures |
yes
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gptkbp:numberOfRooms |
four
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gptkbp:placeOfDeath |
gptkb:Shaivism
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gptkbp:publicTransport |
local transport facilities available
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gptkbp:renovated |
multiple over centuries
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gptkbp:significance |
one of the largest temples in Tamil Nadu
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gptkbp:surroundingArea |
Annamalai_hills
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gptkbp:UNESCO_World_Heritage_Site |
Tiruvannamalai_Mahatmyam
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gptkbp:visitorsPerYear |
millions
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gptkbp:yearEstablished |
9th century
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