History of Indian and Eastern Architecture v1.c19.s10.20

v1.c19.s10.20

The special Lingam of the temple is supposed to be the Âkâsa or "ether" lingam, which is said to stand behind the idol with a curtain and string of Bilva leaves suspended in front of it. In front of the Chita-sabhâ is the Kanaka-sabhâ, also of wood, where the daily worship of the Natarâja is performed. Almost adjoining is the temple of Vishnu or Ranganâtha. Besides these and the Nritta-sabhâ already mentioned, is the Deva Sabhâ used as an office, and near it a small building or old shrine, believed to be the original structure, round which the rest of the temple has grown.¹