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  1. The Temple of Muktesvara - Jewel of architecture of 11th-12th century, in the style now commonly called after the name of the legendary sculptor, Jakkanacarya

  2. Brhadisvara Temple - 11th Century Shiva Temple at Tanjore.

  3. Tanjavur Brhadisvara - "Tanjavur in the South - with special reference to Brahadisvara and Gangaikondacholapuram – and Vrindavana in the North – lend themselves to specific integrated studies. At this point, it is well to remember that the Tanjavur Brahadisvara is perhaps the only work of Indian art which has achieved a memorable synthesis of architecture, sculpture and painting".... book Reviewed - by A. Ranganathan 

  4. The Power of the Sacred Name - My parents pilgrimages to the shrine of Baidyanath, one of the twelve Jyotirlingas, a manifestation of Siva as a brilliant column of light. There they fasted for three days and three nights, reciting the Name of Siva thousands of time, praying for a son, untill the God appeared in dream and gave them the boon....

 


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