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Mangammal chatram is a chatram located at Kodumbalur in Pudukkottai district, Tamilnadu, India.
Location[edit | edit source]
Known as Kodumbalur chatram it is located in Viralimalai-Madurai road.[1]
Structure[edit | edit source]
This chatram was built by Mangammal, in 17th century CE, for the use of the people who are going from Madurai to Trichy and vice versa, for taking rest, boarding and lodging. It has many art works. As found in palaces, beautiful pillars with arches are found in this structure. It exposes the architectural skill of the artisans of that period. [1]
Present status[edit | edit source]
Later it was changed into an educational institution. For some years middle school was functioning in it. As new school was built nearby, the school was shifted there and it was locked and not used. It was not maintained properly. Historical enthusiasts expect that this should be properly maintained.[1]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "இளைய தலைமுறையினரும் அறிந்துகொள்ள ராணி மங்கம்மாள் சத்திரம் பொலிவு பெறுமா? கொடும்பாளூர் பகுதி மக்கள் எதிர்பார்ப்பு, தினகரன், 28 சனவரி 2022". Archived from the original on 2022-07-30. Retrieved 2022-09-29.