this philosophy. Lingodhbhava, Brihadishvarar Temple XI History - Lesson - - Later Cholas and Pandyas Gangaikonda Chozhapuram In commemoration of his victory in North India, Rajendra I built Gangaikonda Chozhapuram on the model of Brihadisvarar temple in Thanjavur. He built an irrigation tank called Chola-gangam near the capital called Jala- stambha (water-pillar). It became the coronation centre, which was a Chola landmark.
The sculptures of Ardhanariswarar, Durga, Vishnu, Surya, Chandesa anugrahamurty are the best pieces of the idols of gods placed in the niches of the outer wall of sanctum. Darasuram Temple Darasuram Temple, built by Rajaraja II ( – ), is yet another important contribution of the Cholas to temple architecture. Incidents from the Periyapuranam, in the form of miniatures, are depicted on the base of the garbha- griha (sanctum sanctorum) wall of the temple. Trade Increased production in agriculture as well as artisanal activities led to trade and Anugrahamurthy Gangai Konda Chozhapuram Kartigai and Aippasivizha were celebrated.
It is said that singing hymns in temple premises promoted oral literacy. Traditional dance items like kudak-kuthu and sakkaik-kuthu were portrayed in the form of sculptures and paintings in the temples in Kilapalivur, Tiruvorriyur. Nirutya and karna poses are shown in sculptural forms in the Thanjavur big temple. Traditional Tamil musical instruments also were portrayed in this way.
The pastoral group, as a mark of devotion, donated livestock of specified number to the temples so as to maintain the perpetual lamp to be lit in the temple. To record their gift, their names were engraved in the inscriptions of royal temple. Thus, they earned royal affinity. The oil pressers called Sankarapadiyar supplied oil to the temple and became part of the functionaries of the temples.
In times of famine, some of them sold themselves to the temple as servants. Temples functioned as banks by advancing loans and by purchasing and receiving endowments and donations. They also became educational centres as training was imparted in Vedas, music and the arts. Sculpture and metal work too were promoted.
Temple accounts were audited and the auditor was called koyilkanakku. Brihadishvarar Temple The Grand