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MINIATURES IN MAHALINGASWAMI TEMPLE

Post author By Sumitha T
Post date 26th November 2023
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RAVANA’S HUMILIATING DEFEAT UNDER VALI Thiruvidaimaruthur a town panchayat and headquarters of Thiruvidaimaruthur taluk is an important pilgrim center of Kumbakonam region, about 9kms from Kumbakonam and 38kms from the district headquarters Thanjavur. The place is renowned for Mahalingaswami temple, a padalpetra sthalam and also one among the Thiruneelakkudi Saptasthanam. The place and temple is […]

Tags Bas-reliefs, Early Chola Sculptures, Early Cholas, Hindu Iconography, Kumbakonam, Mahalingaswami Temple, Miniatures, Narrative series, Parantaka Chola I, Ramayana, Ravana, Ravana and Vali, Ravana's Defeat, Sculputres, Temple Architecture, Thiruvidaimaruthur, Vaali, Vali, Vali's mighty

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PULLAMANGAI MAHISHASURAMARDHINI

Post author By Sumitha T
Post date 25th June 2023
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A beautiful panel of Mahishasuramardhini is seen at Pullamangai Alanthuraiyar temple. Pullamangai at present known as Pasupathikoil is a hamlet in Papanasam taluk of Thanjavur district. Alanthuraiyar temple is a masterpiece of Early Chola architecture, is known for its rich architecture and sculptures. The remarkable feature of this temple is its sculptures, sculptures of life […]

Tags Alanthuraiyar Temple, Brahmapuriswara temple, Early Chola Sculptures, Kottravai, Mahishasuramardhini, Parantaka I, Pasupathikoil, Pullamangai, Thanjavur