Sripuram Golden Mahalaxmi Temple

Golden Temple - when uttered this word, immediately people thinks of Amritsar and the Highest Body of the Sikh's pride Golden Temple.

Friday, February 22, 2013

Koranganatha Temple, Srinivasanallur Chola Period - 9th Century

The temple is situated on the banks of the river Cauvery at Srinivasanallur. It is not a 'living' temple. "..Early Chola temples were small with no walls around them. Koranganatha temple 50 km from Trichy is the garbhagriha-and-mandapa type with beautiful sculptures on every surface. The base of the wall has a row of sculpted mythical animals called yazhi that is a special feature of Chola architecture. The first floor is made...

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