Why did we choose the Srivilliputtur temple in Gopuram as an emblem in Tamil Nadu?

 Why did we choose the Srivilliputtur temple in Gopuram as an emblem in Tamil Nadu?

Temple Gopurams represents the culture of Tamil Nadu. Thats why Temple Gopuram was chosen as State Emblem of Tamil Nadu.

Not before 5 decades, Temple Gopurams can be seen from any part of City/ Town / Village. You can worship Gopuram, while starting any activity to get divine energy. There were rules that one should not construct a building taller than Temple Gopuram.

I.e Height of Gopuram matters.

Then why Srivilliputtur Temple, not Sri Rangam or Annamalai Temple?

Srivilliputhur Andal Temple's gopuram measures eleven storeys high and 193feet tall, making it the tallest of its era. The others are not. It is chosen as State Emblem in 1956.

Sri Rangam Rajagopuram (240ft tall) was completed in 1987.

STORY OF SRI RANGAM MOTTAI GOPURAM

We know Sri Rangam temple was destroyed in Islamic invasion and reconstructed by Vijayanagara Emperors. But many of us do not know its Rajagopuram, which is tallest(240 feet) in world today remained Mottai Gopuram for over 400 years till 1987.

Today, the temple occupies an area of 155 acres with 50 shrines, 21 towers, 39 pavilions and many water tanks integrated into the complex making it the world's largest functioning Hindu temple.

During Achuta Devarayas time, the empire under his rule was vast, from East coast to West Coast and from Hampi to Travancore.

He is more religious of all emperors. It was said that Invaders attack regions to loot treasures, Achuta Deva Raya conquer regions to endow gifts to Temples. He endowed gifts to Kanchi Ekambareswar, Perumal kovil, Reconstruction of Chidambaram Govindaraja Swamy Temple- name any temple in Thondai Mandalam- one may find his involvement.

When he died in 1542, the Sri Rangam Rajagopuram works stopped due to his personal funding. It remained as mottai gopuram for over 400 years till 1987.