Major Regional Kingdoms’ Temple Architecture

Cholas (Tamil Nadu)

  • The Dravidian temple architecture started by the Pallavas got matured at the hand of the Cholas.

Some Prominent Features of Temple Architecture in the Chola Dynasty

  • Niche: These are characteristic architectural designs of Chola temples carved in temple walls.
  • Devakusthas: These are decorative niches of Chola temple walls where deities are sculpted.
  • Pilasters: These magnificent architectural designs are carved as projections in walls with the placing of deities within it. The pilasters are positioned on both sides of the main devakusthas.
  • Kumbhapapanjara and kushtapan: These are narrow niches in Chola temple walls with a special design for placing ....
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