What were the different style in temple architecture during Cholas in ancient India ? Make a list of temples built by Chola rulers.
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The Chola rulers were not only mighty conquerors and great administrators, but also great builders. They were great patrons of art; during their reign, the most magnificent temples and exquisite bronze icons were created in South India. There are three great 11th- and 12th-century Temples ...
Features of Temple Architecture of the Chola Empire
1. Dravidian style of temple architecture
2. Most of the Chola temples were carved in the temple walls.
3. Deity were placed at Garbhagriha.
4. Use of carved miniature images of gods and goddesses.
5. The principal deity of the temples are Lord Shiva.
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The Chola rulers were not only mighty conquerors and great administrators, but also great builders. They were great patrons of art; during their reign, the most magnificent temples and exquisite bronze icons were created in South India. There are three great 11th- and 12th-century Temples i.e. Airavatesvara Temple at Darasuram, the Brihadisvara Temple at Gangaikondacholisvaram and the Brihadisvara Temple at Thanjavur. These temples of Southern India represent an outstanding creative achievement in the architectural conception of the pure form of the Dravida type of temple which are now known as the "Great Living Chola Temples".Here, we are giving the list of temples built during the Chola Period for general awareness.
Features of Temple Architecture of the Chola Empire
1. Dravidian style of temple architecture
2. Most of the Chola temples were carved in the temple walls.
3. Deity were placed at Garbhagriha.
4. Use of carved miniature images of gods and goddesses.
5. The principal deity of the temples are Lord Shiva.
6. The dvarapalas, or guardian figures, at the entrance to the mandapa, or hall, which started from the Palava period became a unique feature of the Chola Temples.
7. Vimanas were the important part of the temple. They were assumed massive size during this period.
8. Statues of kings were installed in temples. This promoted the cult of king as Godhead.
Features of Temple Architecture of the Chola Empire
1. Dravidian style of temple architecture
2. Most of the Chola temples were carved in the temple walls.
3. Deity were placed at Garbhagriha.
4. Use of carved miniature images of gods and goddesses.
5. The principal deity of the temples are Lord Shiva.
6. The dvarapalas, or guardian figures, at the entrance to the mandapa, or hall, which started from the Palava period became a unique feature of the Chola Temples.
7. Vimanas were the important part of the temple. They were assumed massive size during this period.
8. Statues of kings were installed in temples. This promoted the cult of king as Godhead.
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