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Mathura,
although predominantly a Vishnava thirtha kshetra, it boasts of several
magnificently built temples for Siva and Sakti also. As it is an All-India
pilgrim centre; catering to the tastes and temperaments of visitors becomes a
paramount necessity. So wealthy philanthropists and commercial magnets, entering
the arena built awe-inspiring temples for emancipation of theist public
Among
the philanthropists, who erected sacred places of worship, the Natukoti Chettirs
of Tamil Nadu merit unreserved adulation and instant mention. The Meenakshi
temple they built here is a bright in the Dravidian style of architecture and
its immensity in proportions and grandeur in sculptural artistry far exceeds any
temple built in Nagara style. Its mahadwara is embellished with superb icons of
Ashtalakshmis.
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