The Temples of Tiruchanur – Nritta Ganapati

The sculpture of this form of Ganapati is found on the outer side of the south half of die front wall of the mantapa. This small and unpretentious temple is of great importance for the history of Tiruchanur. It is a fine example of early Chola architecture and is of…

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The Temples of Tiruchanur – Somaskanda

There is a seated Ganapati in the extreme right. Next to him is Siva, seated with the left leg folded and resting on the seat and the right hanging. He holds parasu in the upper right hand and mriga in the upper left. The lower right is in abhaya and…

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