How was this temple built?
For every layer of stone they placed, they filled the surrounding with sand from the bed of nearby Cauvery, till the reached the top. The inner, hollow triangle fromed by the interlocking stones alone was strong enough to bear that weight
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For every layer of stone they placed, they filled the surrounding with sand from the bed of nearby Cauvery, till the reached the top. The inner, hollow triangle fromed by the interlocking stones alone was strong enough to bear that weight
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For the Vimana, they built a 4km ramp. Once it was placed, the sand was excavated to reveal the majestic temple, which was believed to be the King's stairway to heaven ❤
FYI, the rock used is not native to the area & must have been hauled from over 100 kms away
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FYI, the rock used is not native to the area & must have been hauled from over 100 kms away
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A side story
While on a hunting expedition, Raja Raja Chola stopped & asked an old lady for water which she happily gave him. The grateful king granted her a boon & she asked for a replica of this temple in her village. So a miniature was built in Darasuram, near Kumbhakonam!
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While on a hunting expedition, Raja Raja Chola stopped & asked an old lady for water which she happily gave him. The grateful king granted her a boon & she asked for a replica of this temple in her village. So a miniature was built in Darasuram, near Kumbhakonam!
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After his death, his son Rajendra Chola won battles all the way upto the Ganga & established a new capital at Gangaikondacholapuram (City of the Chola who conquered the Ganga) where a replica of this temple was built as HIS stairway to heaven
More stories some other day 😊🙏🏻
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More stories some other day 😊🙏🏻
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