Temple Architecture Circle

The vimana of the Brihadeeswarar temple rises about 66 metres. The capstone is often said to weigh around 80 tonnes, and how it was raised is still debated. What explanations have you read? #templearchitecture #chola #thanjavur

Conservation tip: never use cement to repair lime mortar in old structures. Cement is harder and traps moisture, which damages the original stone. #conservation #heritage

Chola bronzes were made with the lost wax method. Each bronze needs a new wax model, so no two are ever exactly the same. #chola #bronze #art