Meenakshi Amman Temple
Puthu Mandapam

Puthu Mandapam

Also called: Vasantha Mandapam

The long hall outside the temple wall, facing the east tower.

Period
Thirumalai Nayak period

Directly opposite the east tower and outside the temple wall, this long pillared hall was built in the Thirumalai Nayak period and carries portrait sculptures of the Nayak rulers on its pillars. Cloth merchants and tailors trade here today.

Highlights

  • Nayak ruler portrait sculptures

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