1 gen 1010 anni - Brihadeshwara Temple

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Built by Raja Raj Chola I

Features:
1) Presence of Vimana with a large no. of sculptures in Hindu mythology
2) High enclosed walls
3) Gateways = Gopuram
4) Usually small vimana at Garbhagriha, large vimana at gopuram.
5) Water Tank essential in Dravida temple.
6) In Ardha Mandap, image of Nandi/Dhwaja installed.
7) Narrow passage connecting Garbhagriha = Antaral
8) At gateways of Garbhagriha, images of Dwarpal installed.
9) Followed crucified ground plan
10) Octagonal cupola at the top of Vimana

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