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Agama Shastra give the details of construction as well as Pratisha

of Lord in any temple. The number of kalasa on the top of Gopuram is

always in odd number either minimum five or seven.it need not

indicate the presiding diety is Lord Shiva or Vishnu.

 

There are certain traditions maintained and promulgated by great

sages. Say for instance, before stating any yagna the smoke

generating elements are added to invite other sages and people

around as smoke can be seen from longer distances.

 

Similarly Gopuram is high enough to be seen from distance. The next

one in the temple is Dwaja (Flag) sthambh (Pole) which indicates the

residing Deity's emblem. Then follows either Nandi or Garuda in

front of the Deity. In Lord Shiv's temple there containss

Chandeeswar on its right side. It is believed that he announces or

gives the count of disciples visited the temple to the Lord by

closing hours of the temple. (This may be to inculcate the habit of

going to the temple)

 

Aum Namah shivaya