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The temples of Kerala, known for their ingenious architecture and simplicity are frequently visited by tourists. The Sivagiri Temple or Mutt was established by the revolutionary religious social reformer Sree Narayana Guru in the 19 th century at Varkala. Notably there is no idol inside the mutt.
The whitewashed temple has been built in modern rchitectural style with windows, bathrooms with taps inside. These elements defy the traditional dictum of the layout of a temple. The Mutt has a temple dedicated to goddess Sarada or Saraswati, the goddess of knowledge. The roof of the sanctum rises is steps resembling somewhat the structure of a gopuram but defying its form.
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