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Chola Temple Bronzes: Lost Wax and Divine Dance
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the art and spirituality behind Chola bronze sculptures, focusing on the lost-wax casting technique that produced masterpieces like the Nataraja. They discuss the role of the sthapatis—master craftsmen—and how temple bronzes served as portable deities for processions. The episode also touches on the patronage of Queen Sembiyan Mahadevi and the inscriptions that document these gifts, offering a window into the religious and artistic life of the Chola Empire.
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