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Chola Empire's Temple Builders: The Lost Art of Vastu
This episode explores the Chola Empire's mastery of temple architecture through the lens of Vastu Shastra, the ancient Indian science of construction. Lucas and Luna unpack how Chola builders like Rajaraja I's chief architect Kunjara Mallan used sacred geometry to align temples like the Brihadeeswarar with cosmic forces. They discuss the recruitment of masons from the Kaveri delta, the role of the traditional guild of sthapatis, and the logistics of quarrying granite from Tiruvannamalai. The episode also touches on the rivalry between Vastu traditions and the influence of Pallava…
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