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Mangammal chatram, Narikkudi

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Mangammal chatram is a chatram located at Narikkudi in Virudhunagar district, Tamilnadu, India.

Location

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It is located at Mariyur near Narikkudi.[1]

Structure

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It was built during the period of Mangammal as a resting place for her and others. It has many pillars with ornamental works.So many iconographical works are also found in it.[1] Sculptures are found in the pillars. It has mandapa, more than 52 pillars, entrances on either side and other special aspects.[2]

Present status

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Five decades a school was functioned there. In due course, due poor to maintenance it is in dilapidated condition. [1] Attempts are made to request to protect this chatram and the chatram of Kariyapatti. [3] [2]

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