The Gharba Gudi (Sanctum Sanctorum) of the temple, dates back to more than 1200 years and is built out of granite. However, the outer quadrangle, built only less than a hundred years ago, is constructed out of laterite, and its roof is made out of Mangalore tiles.
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After decided that its time to replace this outer quadrangle and its roof, the Administrative Committee of the temple and the devotees proceeded with the project and has replaced the old quadrangle and the roof with beautifully sculpted stone construction and granite slabs to give the temple an aesthetic and a more traditional look. Even the roof of the "Theertha Mantap", situated right in front of the Gharba Gudi (Sanctum Sanctorum), has been replaced by granite slabs. The sculpturing work, started in 1994 was finished in April 1997 just in time for the Ugadi and the annual Chariot Festival. There were great celebrations.
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