The Colas c36.22

c36.22

Fig. 16. North-east view of the above temple. Brick and mortar miniature *śālās* etc. on top all along the cornice, the large and heavy pillars with composite designs, the projecting cornice (*koḍungai*), the deep niches with sculptures and the lotus petals with pointed ends on the *upapīṭha* are innovations here.