History of Indian and Eastern Architecture v1.c19.s10.1

v1.c19.s10.1

The Saiva temple at Chidambaram in South Arkot district is one of the most venerated, and has also the reputation of being one of the most ancient temples in southern India. It was there, therefore, if anywhere, that I at one time hoped to find some remains that would help to elucidate the history of the style. It was, besides, so far removed from any capital city or frequented haunt of man that one might hope to find its original form unaltered.