Parts of a Dravidian (South Indian) Temple: 1) Gopuram: A Formal Entrance to the compound of the Temple. 2) Bali Peetam: A Sacrificial Platform to offer โNaivedyam (Bali)โ/offerings. 3) Dwaja Sthambham: A Flag post at a Magnetic point to connect the Earth and Heavens generally between Garbha Griha and Gopuram. 4) Mandapam/Chawadis: Used for different rituals related to the Murti/Temple. 5) Vahana Mandapam: Space of Vahana of God. Garuda Mandapam for Vishnu & Nandi Mandapam for Shiva. Generally facing their Masters. 6) Maha Mandapam: Between Garbha Griha and Vahana Mandapam for Devotees to offer prayers. 7) Vimanam: Pyramid Structure above Garbha Griha with many Talas (Floors) as Shikhara of Nagara Temple capped with a Stone called โStupiโ. Credit to tourism_teacher sir Follow losttemples_276 ๐๐ #southindia #southindiantemples #dravidiantemple #dravidianarchitecture #southerncharm #templesofindia #templesofsouthindia #incredibleindia #visitindia #visitsouthindia #indianarchitecture #templearchitectureofindia #wanderersofindia #storiesofindia #hinduism #koil #gudi #temples #mandir #exploreindia #travelindia #travelrealindia #indianpictures #indianheritage #indianart #indianculture #heritage #amazingindianarchitecture #storiesofindia (at Vedic Shastras) https://www.instagram.com/p/B8k0h_aH1Dg/?igshid=n68a1r9jkhxb