The Colas c36.15

c36.15

But their later date is clear from the stylised form of the manes of the lions, panel-like flutings above their heads, petal decoration on the *kumuda* portion, unpronounced abacus (*palagai*) above cushion and the bevelled corbels above *palagai*. Introduction of *yāḷi* as base of pillar is also in support of the late dating.