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Bell tower / Watch tower |
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is situated opposite to Ranganathar temple. It is
made of granite. The base is of square shape and the
upper part is of circular shape. At the top of the
tower a big bronze bell is hooked, the sound of
which is heard even in distant villages. The French
took the bell from here to Pondicherry.
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Ranganathar temple |
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is situated on 900 feet high hill. Art and
architecture of this temple belong to the Nayak
period. This temple is facing in the North East
corner of the citadel and is in typical Vijayanagar
style of architecture. The mukha mandapa of the
temple supported by four pillars is approached by a
flight of steps in the southern side. The main
shrine dedicated to Lord Ranganathar is facing East.
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Draw-Bridge |
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 We
can enter vertical Rajagiri fort through this
draw-bridge only. This bridge is made of wood. When
there is a war, this bridge is drawn in so that
enemies can't enter inside. It is 6 feet wide and 20
feet in length. Now it is a bridge fixed permanently
for visitors use to enter.
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Cannon |
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To the south of the bell tower, there is small stone
mandapam over which a cannon of 12 feet is kept. No.930
No 616 at the center, No. 7560 at the lower and the Tamil
words "CHOTTEJ" are written on the cannon. |
