Statements (50)
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 |
intricate carvings
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gptkbp:associatedWith |
Vaishnavism
Alvars |
gptkbp:communityService |
engages in community service activities.
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gptkbp:constructedIn |
12th century
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gptkbp:culturalEvents |
conducts various cultural programs
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gptkbp:culturalSignificance |
important pilgrimage site
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gptkbp:dedicatedTo |
gptkb:Lord_Vishnu
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gptkbp:famousLandmark |
a_prominent_landmark_in_Kanchipuram
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gptkbp:features |
a large tank
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gptkbp:festivals |
gptkb:Vaikunta_Ekadasi
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gptkbp:geographicalFeature |
12.8352° N, 79.7052° E
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gptkbp:hasArtStyle |
available for visitors
managed by local authorities local temple committee serves the local community allowed in certain areas has undergone several renovations sells religious items and souvenirs influences local culture and traditions offers prasadam to devotees managed by a trust hosts various religious events throughout the year over a thousand years old accessible to all devotees features intricate sculptures and carvings celebrates many festivals throughout the year daily poojas and special festivals follows ancient traditions and rituals gopurams and vimanas includes several mandapams devotees_from_all_over_India |
gptkbp:historicalRecords |
mentioned in ancient texts
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gptkbp:historicalSignificance |
ancient temple with rich history
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Varadaraja Perumal Temple
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gptkbp:influences |
South_Indian_temple_architecture
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gptkbp:localLegends |
associated with various legends
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gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Kanchipuram
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gptkbp:mainCharacter |
gptkb:Varadaraja_Perumal
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gptkbp:managedBy |
gptkb:Hindu_Religious_and_Charitable_Endowments_Department
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gptkbp:mythology |
gptkb:Varadaraja_Perumal
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gptkbp:notableFeature |
the thousand-pillar hall
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gptkbp:previousWinners |
Devi,_Lakshmi,_and_other_deities
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gptkbp:renovated |
1960s
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gptkbp:significance |
one of the 108 Divya Desams
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gptkbp:surroundingArea |
gptkb:Kanchipuram
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gptkbp:visitors |
thousands annually
6 AM to 12 PM and 4 PM to 8 PM |