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in shrines surrounding the inner sanctum.

It’s about 1.5km northeast of the centre.

The kovil’s current structure dates from

1734, and its huge compound shelters brass-

work, larger-than-life murals, pillared halls

and a colonnaded, stepped holy pool.

Several friendly priests, some of whom

speak English, can answer questions about

the temple and its traditions. Visitors

must remove their shoes; men need to re-

move their shirts as well. You can also say

a prayer at the sacred tree in the temple’s

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