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Anugrahamurti at Brihadisvara Temple at Gangaikonda Cholapuram, Tamil Nadu, India

Chandesa Anugraha Murti at Brihadisvara Temple at Gangaikonda Cholapuram is masterpiece of Chola art.

This theme originally represents Siva bestowing his grace on Chandikesvara his devotee also one of the 63 renown Saivite saints - In this sculpted panel Chandesa is replaced by victorious King Rajendra Chola I who humbly presents himself as a devotee to receive grace of and blessings from Siva in the form of a garland. How to reach Brihadisvara Temple at Gangaikonda Cholapuram?

Tag : Imperial Gangaikonda Cholapuram | Content: gud2travel.com | Image: SezhiyanR | Update: 17-Mar-2021