The Daniells do not say which temple this pavilion belongs to; only that it was on the coast near Mamallapuram. They suggest, plausibly, that it was intended to display the idol from the temple to crowds of pilgrims on festival days.
Thomas and William Daniell
A Pavilion, belonging to an Hindoo Temple
1808
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A Pavilion, belonging to an Hindoo Temple
1808
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