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Abstract
The Imperial Cholas of Thanjavur (A.D. 850-1270) who succeeded the Pallavas, continued the architectural and artistic activities of the Pallavas and their contributions reached the high watermark of Dravidian temple architecture.1 The stimulus given on solid foundation, bore fruit during the early Chola period and marked its zenith during the middle period ranging from Rajaraja, the Great to Kullotunga (985-1070). This became the golden age of the Chola art and architecture, as it included the two magnificent Brihadeeswara temples, one at Thanjavur2 and the other at Gangaikonda Cholapuram.3