An unrecognized wonder

A truly one of a kind Mandir is the Nellaiappar Mandir in Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu. Dedicated to Bhagwan Shiva and Devi Parvati, the ancient temple has unique musical pillars in the Mani Mandapam which produce varying pitched sounds when struck..
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The earlist traces of the temple date to about 700 C.E. The Mandir is also known for two large monolithic pillars near the Nandi Mandapam. Each pillar has 48 small pillars. The Mandir also features a large 1000 pillar hall..
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