Sri Jnana - Dakshinamurti Sculpture At Thiruvennainallur

Abstract

Thiruvennainallur, a village located 12 miles from Villupuram on the Panruti - Thirukovilur Road. Villupuram District of Tamilnadu. There is a Siva temple dedicated to the Hindu god Siva Kripapureeswrarar temple (Plate No. 2) constructed in the Dravidian style of architecture, is belived to have been built during Cholas period. Thiruvennainallur is a tribute to the architects and artisans who created with spectacular testament. Sri Jnana – Dakshinamurti sculpture is are of the best example of the Chola period. This article deals with the art of sculpture is branch of Visual Arts.