Dr. Meera Iyer

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

Reading list for anyone starting with Indian temple history: start with regional temple guides, then move to inscriptions. Primary sources change how you see a temple. #history #reading

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