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Chola Empire: The Lost Art of Bronze Nataraja
While we have explored the Chola naval power and temple inscriptions in previous episodes, this conversation turns to the silent witnesses of their devotion: the bronze sculptures. We trace the evolution of the Nataraja icon from its early, static roots under Rajaraja I to the dynamic, dancing masterpieces commissioned by Kulottunga I. Lucas and Luna discuss the specific technical innovations of the lost-wax casting method used by kumbhakarans in Thiruvannamalai, how these bronzes served as diplomatic gifts to Southeast Asian courts like Srivijaya, and the theological shift that allowed…
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