Abhirami temple Dindigul-3

Feeling blessed@ Abhirami temple, Dindigul.

A very rarely seen sculpture of Dhakshinamurthi playing Veena and in Goshta he is seen only with two Yogis worshipping him ( Showing their gratitude) instead of four disciples learning from him which is also very rare.

 Beautiful sculptures of Durga, Saraswati and Gayatri Devis seen in the temple. Also seen here is Feeling blessed@ Abhirami temple Dindigul. Also seen here is a 3D snake carved in a pillar.

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