Chennai, Oct. 22 -- A 1,300-year-old temple in Tamil Nadu is set to get a 125-foot Rajagopuram, built using traditional techniques and natural materials instead of cement and steel.

The Rajagopuram, or main entrance tower, at the Pundarikakshan Perumal Temple in Thiruvellarai, near Tiruchirappalli, is being built with seven tiers. The project aims to complete the tower, which has remained unfinished for centuries, while preserving traditional construction methods.

The work is expected to be completed by April 2027, with an estimated cost of Rs 14.65 crore.

The temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and is one of the 108 Divya Desams, the holy places associated with Vaishnavite saints. Located on a white rocky hill, the temple is believed t...