Gopura
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| Gopuram at the temple in Kumbakonam, India. |
A gopura (also referred to as gopuram) is a monumental entrance of a Hindu temple. It is typically ornate and is sometimes fashioned as a gateway or tower.
It is a feature of Dravidian architecture and is most frequently found in Southern India, although they also appear in Khmer architecture, such as Angkor Wat in Cambodia.
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