Brihadisvara Temple

Chola dynasty temple with towering gopuram.

Overview

Brihadisvara Temple, using stone, is a 1010 CE Hindu temple in Thanjavur, India.

Core Characteristics

• Monumental stone gopuram.
• Carved granite sculptures.
• Dravidian design.

Architectural Connections

• Classical Indian: Religious focus.
• Religious: Temple.
• Dravidian Architecture: Core movement.

Influence and Legacy

Built by Chola craftsmen, it exemplifies Dravidian grandeur.

Related Concepts & Techniques

Stone Carving (technique), Symbolism (theory), Gopuram (element), Indian Architecture (movement)

Record

Completed: 1010

Architect: Chola craftsmen

Location: Thanjavur, India

Materials: stone

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