Great Temple at Tanjore J.M. Somasundaram Hindu Chola Temple Architecture
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INDIAN HISTORY / HINDU TEMPLE ARCHITECTURE / CHOLA ART
The Great Temple at Tanjore by J. M. Somasundaram, with a foreword by F. H. Gravely.
Fourth Edition, published August 15, 2010 by Thanjavur Periyakoil Varavazhipattu Mandram.
A detailed historical and architectural study of the celebrated Great Temple at Tanjore (Thanjavur), also known as the Brihadisvara Temple—one of the great surviving monuments of Chola civilization in South India.
The work explores the temple’s history, architecture, sculpture, religious significance, inscriptions, and associated traditions, providing useful historical context for readers interested in Hindu temples, Indian architecture, Tamil history, archaeology, Chola culture, and South Asian studies.
Illustrated throughout.
Softcover.
Condition: Good used condition with light general shelf and handling wear. Small area of wear at the upper corner of the front cover and minor edge/corner wear. Interior appears clean and well preserved. Please review all photographs for exact condition.
An attractive specialized reference on one of India’s most important historic temple complexes.
SKU G/4
Great Temple at Tanjore J.M. Somasundaram Hindu Chola Temple Architecture
$35.00
The Great Temple at Tanjore by J. M. Somasundaram, with a foreword by F. H. Gravely.
Fourth Edition, published August 15, 2010 by Thanjavur Periyakoil Varavazhipattu Mandram.
A detailed historical and architectural study of the celebrated Great Temple at Tanjore (Thanjavur), also known as the Brihadisvara Temple—one of the great surviving monuments of Chola civilization in South India.
The work explores the temple’s history, architecture, sculpture, religious significance, inscriptions, and associated traditions, providing useful historical context for readers interested in Hindu temples, Indian architecture, Tamil history, archaeology, Chola culture, and South Asian studies.
Illustrated throughout.
Softcover.
Condition: Good used condition with light general shelf and handling wear. Small area of wear at the upper corner of the front cover and minor edge/corner wear. Interior appears clean and well preserved. Please review all photographs for exact condition.
An attractive specialized reference on one of India’s most important historic temple complexes.
SKU G/4