Sundarar; 1 Definition(s)
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In Hinduism
Vastushastra (architecture)
Sundarar.—One of the four Nālvar.—Sundarar is usually represented as a sage with matted locks.
Source: Shodhganga: Temples of Salem region Up to 1336 AD
Vastushastra (वास्तुशास्त्र, vāstuśāstra) refers to the ancient Indian science (shastra) of architecture (vastu), dealing with topics such architecture, sculpture, town-building, fort building and various other constructions. Vastu also deals with the philosophy of the architectural relation with the cosmic universe.
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Later Chola Temples (by S. R. Balasubrahmanyam)
Appendix 1: Periyapuranam Sculptures in the temple at Darasuram < [Chapter VIII - Temples of Rajaraja II’s Time]
Temples in Tiruvennainallur < [Chapter XII - Temples of Kulottunga III’s Time]
Temples in Achchapuram < [Chapter XII - Temples of Kulottunga III’s Time]
Middle Chola Temples (by S. R. Balasubrahmanyam)
Parivaralayattu Pillaiyar < [Tanjavur/Thanjavur (Rajarajesvaram temple)]
Temples in Pachchil Amalisvaram (Gopurapatti) < [Aditya I]
Temples in Tiruppattur (Tiruppidavur) < [Chapter IV - Temples of Rajendra I’s Time]
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Temples in Kuttalam < [Chapter VIII - Temples of Uttama Chola’s Time]
Temples in Tiruvarur < [Chapter VIII - Temples of Uttama Chola’s Time]
Temples in Vriddhachalam < [Chapter VIII - Temples of Uttama Chola’s Time]