The Colas c36.17
The Cōḷas c36.17
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Fig. 11. Bṛhadīśvara temple. Tanjore. A magnificent example of South Indian temple architecture, built by the great Rājarāja. Its elevation, sculptures and frescoes have evoked universal admiration. In the pavilion in the fore-ground is the big *nandi*, the second largest in India. Has a single *prākāra* with closed verandah lining the interior. Smaller shrines are located at intervals in the verandah. It has two entrances with stunted *gōpuras*, not seen in the figure.