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Description: The Rajagopuram, Sri Renganathaswamy temple, Srirangam, Tamil Nadu, India was completed in 1987. Originally the construction of the Gopuram was initiated by King Krishnadevaraya in 16th century CE and it was in unfinished state till the end of the 20th century CE. Due to the initiatives and efforts taken by Sri Azhagiyasinger Jeer Swamigal, the Gopuram was completed in 1987. The Gopuram is 73 meters (240ft) tall. Srirangam Temple was developed and expanded by the Cholas, Cheras, Pandyas,Hoysalas, the Vijayanagara Kings and Nayaks of Madurai.
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