Meaning of THIRUVASAL

THIRUVASAL

Language - Tamil

Tamil Word - திருவாசல்

The main entrance or gateway of a temple, often elaborately decorated and considered a sacred threshold. Example: The devotees entered the temple through the grand 'thiruvasal,' adorned with intricate carvings and sculptures. This term emphasizes the architectural and spiritual significance of temple entrances in Tamil Nadu. The 'thiruvasal' serves as a symbolic transition from the mundane world to the sacred space within the temple.