A short note on temples and sculpture in chola empire
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The temples of the Imperial Cholas are covered with exquisite well composed sculptures and frescoes. Largest and tallest of all Indian temples i.e. Siva Temple of Thanjanvur was built in Chola Period. Ghana is the memorable sculptures at the cholac temples.
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The temples of the Imperial Cholas are covered with exquisite well composed sculptures and frescoes. Largest and tallest of all Indian temples i.e. Siva Temple of Thanjanvur was built in Chola Period. Ghana is the memorable sculptures at the cholac temples.Temples were the nuclei of settlements during this period. They were the centres of craft production and also controlled the financial aspects related to them. Hence they were not only the religious centres but also the hub of economic, social and cultural life as well.The Chola period is also remarkable for its sculptures and bronzes.As a result, the sculptures and bronzes show classic grace, grandeur and taste. The best example of this can be seen in the form of Nataraja, the Divine Dancer