The temple is considered an engineering skill of the Chola architects who planned its construction in such a way that the shadow of the cupola never falls on the ground.
Now the Chola rulers are remembered most for what they created rather than for what they conquered. Chola rulers were active patrons of the arts, and during their reign, poetry, drama, music, and dance flourished. Every stone was turned into an artistic masterpiece, which has withstood time and depicts architectural intelligence. The sculptors are feast to eyes and soothers to soul.
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