History of Indian and Eastern Architecture v1.c19.s10.12

v1.c19.s10.12

represents or is the golden or Kanaka-sabhâ above referred to, and in front of this is a gopuram and pillared porch, making up what seems to have been the original temple. The central temple is dedicated to Natêsa or Siva as god of the dance, and is a plain wooden building standing on a stone pavement; but behind it an apartment of polished black stone has recently been added, part of the roof of which is formed of gilt plates. The outer enclosure, with the buildings it contains, are, it appears, of later date.