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Definition of Gopura
1. Noun. A monumental tower, usually ornate, at the entrance of a temple, especially in Southern India. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Gopura
1. a tower over a temple gateway [n -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Gopura
Literary usage of Gopura
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Handbook of the Madras Presidency by Edward B. Eastwick, John Murray (Firm) (1879)
"It is necessary to have torch-bearers in ascending this gopura, and it is usual
to give them from 1 to 2 rupees. Formerly this temple was very rich, ..."
2. A Handbook for Travellers in India, Burma, and Ceylon: Including the by John Murray (Firm) (1903)
"The Great gopura is on the The Vishnu Temple in Little C« ... Passing through
tin Great gopura an open space is entered, and at 60 yds. to the left is the ..."
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