Question: What is the architectural manner of the Southern India Vimana house of worship with a 155 foot tall gopuram ?

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Tallest Vimana
Vimanas are structures over the sanctum of temples . In Northern India they are called Sikharas . [ 5 ] In the Nagara style of architecture , the Vimana/Sikhara is the sanctum/ Garbhagruha of the temple housing the main deities and they are the tallest part of the entire temple . In many cases within South India , the vimanams are confused with gopurams . In Tamil Nadu , Vimanams are present above the Garbhagruha or Sanctum sanctorum in of a Hindu temple and will be relatively smaller in size compared to the gopurams , which are usually present at the entrance of the temple .
A Gopuram or Gopura is a monumental tower, usually ornate, at the entrance of any temple, especially in Southern India. This forms a prominent feature of Koils, Hindu temples of the Dravidian style. They are topped by the kalasam, a bulbous stone finial. They function as gateways through the walls that surround the temple complex. The gopuram's origins can be traced back to early structures of the Tamil kings Pallavas, Cholas and by the twelfth century under the Pandya rulers these gateways became a dominant feature of a temple's outer appearance, eventually overshadowing the inner sanctuary which became obscured from view by the gopuram's colossal size. It also dominated the inner sanctum in amount of ornamentation. Often a shrine has more than one gopuram. A koil may have multiple gopurams, typically constructed into multiple walls in tiers around the main shrine.puri temple is 214 feet height.
Temple Height ft Year Notes Location
Chaturbhuj Temple 344 16th Century C.E Built by the Bundela Rajputs of the Orchha State in Central India , the temple blends styles of both ancient Nagara architecture and new Mughal influences . The temple is dedicated to the God Rama and is the tallest temple structure in India Orchha , Madhya Pradesh , India
New Vishwanath Temple 250 1966 The Birla family undertook the construction and foundation was laid in March 1931 . The temple ( Shri Vishwanath Mandir ) was finally completed in 1966 Banaras Hindu University , Varanasi
Brihadeeswarar Temple 216 11th Century C.E The Peruvudaiyar Koyil or Brihadeeswarar Temple , also known as Rajarajeswaram , at Thanjavur in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu , is the world 's first complete granite temple and a brilliant example of the major heights achieved by Cholas kingdom Vishwakarmas in dravidian temple architecture . It is a tribute and a reflection of the power of its patron RajaRaja Chola I . It remains as one of the greatest glories of Indian architecture . The temple is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site Great Living Chola Temples Thanjavur , Tamil Nadu , India
Jagannath Temple , Puri 216 1174 C.E The Jagannath Temple in Puri is a famous Hindu temple dedicated to Jagannath ( Vishnu ) and located in the coastal town of Puri in the state of Orissa , India . The name Jagannath ( Lord of the Universe ) is a combination of the Sanskrit words Jagat ( Universe ) and Nath ( Lord of ) . The temple was built in the 11th century atop its ruins by the progenitor of the Eastern Ganga dynasty , King Anantavarman Chodaganga Deva . The temple is famous for its annual Rath Yatra , or chariot festival , in which the three main temple deities are hauled on huge and elaborately decorated temple cars . Since medieval times , it is also associated with intense religious fervour Puri , Odisha , India
Lingaraj Temple 183.7 11th Century C.E Lingaraja Temple is a temple of the Hindu god Harihara and is one of the oldest temples of the Temple City Bhubaneswar , a revered pilgrimage center and the capital of the state of Orissa . The temple of Lingaraja , the biggest of all at Bhubaneswar is located within a spacious compound wall of laterite measuring 520 feet by 465 feet . The wall is 7 feet 6 inches thick and surmounted by a plain slant coping . Alongside the inner face of the boundary wall there runs a terrace probably meant to protect the compound wall against outside aggression Bhubaneshwar , Odisha , India
Brihadisvara temple , Gangankonda Cholapuram , Tamil Nadu 182 11th Century C.E The Vimana with its recessed corners and upward movement presents a striking contrast to the straight-sided pyramidal tower of Thanjavur but with octagon shape of Dravidian architecture . As it rises to a height of 182 feet ( 55 m ) and is shorter than the Thanjavur tower with larger plinth , it is often described as the feminine counterpart of the Thanjavur temple . The Vimana is flanked on either side by small temples ; the one in the north now housing the Goddess is fairly well preserved . The small shrine of Chandikesvara is near the steps in the north . In the north-east are a shire housing Durga , a well called lion-well ( simhakeni ) with a lion figure guarding its steps and a late mandapa housing the office . Nandi is in the east facing the main shrine . In the same direction is the ruined gopura , the entrance tower . The main tower surrounded by little shrines truly presents the appearance of a great Chakravarti ( emperor ) surrounded by chieftains and vassals . The Gangaikondacholapuram Vimana is undoubtedly a devalaya chakravarti , an emperor among temples of South India Gangaikonda Cholapuram , Tamil Nadu , India
Somnath Temple 155 1951  Prabhas Patan , Gujarat , India
Konark Sun Temple 130 230 before ruin 13th Century C.E Konark Sun Temple ( also known as the Black Pagoda ) , was built in black granite by King Narasimhadeva I ( 1236 C.E-1264 C.E ) of the Eastern Ganga Dynasty . The temple is a UNESCO World Heritage Site . Built in the 13th century , the temple is designed in the shape of a colossal chariot with 24 wheels ( 3.3 m dia diameter each ) drawn by seven horses and , carrying the Sun god , Surya , across the heavens . It is a stunning monument of religious ( Brahmanical ) kalinga architecture . The large structure seen today is actually the mantapa ( mandap ) . Of the main tower , which once stood in the front , only the remains can be seen . This tower ( deul ) was perhaps 230 feet ( 70 meters ) tall , higher than any other temple in India Konark , Odisha , India