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Sculptures

SAIVA HAGIOLOGY AS NARRATIVE BAS-RELIEFS AT AIRAVATESVARA TEMPLE

Airavateswara temple is one among the giant four temples of the Cholas, located at Darasuram, a suburb of Kumbakonam in Tanjavur district. The temple is known for its architectural and sculptural splendour and was built by the Chola king Rajaraja II (C.E. 1146-1173). Throughout, the temple is richly embellished, elaborately ornate, minutely carved, from the […]

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Structural Temples

THIRUVALANTHURAI MAHADEVAR TEMPLE, ANDHAVANALLUR

Andhavanallur, at present known as Andanallur is a small hamlet lies on the southern banks of the river Cauvery and about 14 kms from the city Thiruchirappalli. The village lies enroute of Tiruchirappali-Karur route in the NH 81. The village is renowned for its Chola temple dedicated to Lord Siva in the name Thiruvalanthurai Mahadevar, […]