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Chola Empire's Sun Temple Suryanar at Pudukkottai
In this episode of The Chola Empire, Lucas and Luna explore the lesser-known Suryanar Temple in Pudukkottai, a rare Chola-era sun temple built during the reign of Rajendra Chola I in the 11th century. Unlike the famous Brihadeeswarar Temple dedicated to Shiva, Suryanar was dedicated to Surya, the sun god, and reflects the Chola's inclusive religious policy. They discuss the temple's unique iconography, including a rare image of Surya riding a chariot drawn by seven horses, and the presence of nine planetary deities (Navagrahas) that suggest astronomical interests. The episode also…
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