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Middle Chola Temples

by S. R. Balasubrahmanyam | 1975 | 141,178 words

India history South Asia
India Temple books

This volume of Chola Temples covers Rajaraja I to Kulottunga I in the timeframe A.D. 985-1070. The Cholas of Southern India left a remarkable stamp in the history of Indian architecture and sculpture. Besides that, the Chola dynasty was a successful ruling dynasty even conquering overseas regions....

Tanjavur/Thanjavur (Rajarajesvaram temple)

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Introduction
The Temple Complex
The Central Shrine
The Ardhamandapa and the Side Gateways
Mahamandapa and Mukhamandapa
The Temple: a Composite Plan
Sabhapati-mandapa
Amman Shrine
Parivaralayattu Pillaiyar
Royal Gifts of Icons to Rajarajesvaram
1. Images set up by Rajaraja I
2. Images Set Up By Kundavai
3. Images set up by his Queens
4. Icons set up By Rajaraja I’s Officers and others
Icons: General
Gifts (other than Icons) and Donations
Appointment of Temple Servants and Administrative Arrangements
Individual Donors
Group Donors
Appendix on Rajarajesvaram: Later History
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