The Great Rajaraja and Brahadeeswara Temple, Thanjavur - a Study
Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: The Great Rajaraja’s greatest deeds is the construction of the magnificent Brahadeeswara Temple at Thanjavur. The stone sculpture on the mighty tower and the base is one of the finest examples of Chola Art. This temple is also known as Periya Koil, Brihadeshwara Temple, Raja Rajeswara Temple and Rajarajeshwaram. The esteemed architect and engineer of the temple was Kunjara Mallan Raja Raja Perunthatchan. The stone sculpture on the mighty tower and the base is one of the finest examples of Chola Art.
Author: Dr. S. Prabakaran
Language: English
Topic: Indian and Buddhist Studies
Subfield: Religious studies
Field: Arts and Humanities
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W6893038083
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