Architecture of Dhandeeswarar temple - part 2

Surrounding the core structure housing the inner sanctum, there is a considerably spacial courtyard lined with plants and shrines. The shrines include those for the Nayanars - the shaivite saints, assorted Shiva Lingams including Vaidheeswarar and others, Meenakshi - the consort of Shiva, the Navagrahas - the nine planets, one for the serpant goddess etc.

Vaidheeswarar with Nandi along the courtyard surrounding the core structure

Meenakshiamman further along the courtyard

Shiva Lingam adjacent to Meenakshiamman

Of course, like all Hindu temples, Dhandeeswarar temple also boasts a tall Vimana that appears to be plated with copper and engraved with Lord Muruga among other imagery.

Dhandeeswarar temple vimana