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Chola Empire's Cholabronze Casting: The Lost Wax Legacy
In this episode of The Chola Empire, Lucas and Luna delve into the extraordinary art of Chola bronze casting—specifically the lost wax technique that produced iconic Nataraja statues. They explore the role of the sthapatis (master craftsmen), the patronage of Rajaraja Chola I and his sister Kundavai, the religious and political significance of bronze icons, and how the Brihadeeswarar temple inscriptions provide a unique record of the artists. The conversation also touches on the debate over whether the famous 'dancing Shiva' originated in the Chola period or earlier Pallava era, and…
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