The Colas c36.75

c36.75

Fig. 60. (Ibid.) Navagraha stone, in the *mahāmaṇḍapa* of the same temple. It is one of the unique representations of the Planets. The conception and execution here are grand. The disposition of the planets around the open lotus which represents not only the Sun but also the universe itself, is quite interesting. Usually the Sun would dominate the panel, but here he is one among others. But his grandeur is however evident in his chariot etc.