Particpating members can post the queries earlier so that a summerised view can be presented by Prof. Swaminathan " IN SITU " prior to going around.
He does call for SITE SEMINAR... Depending on Members' enthusiasm this can be organised in another trip involving related e-groups also - like temple cleaners and the like.
anbudan / sps
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> To put this question to the mallai tour members > > There are stylistically three diff pillars in mallai....if u hv been to mangadaptu cave ( mahendra's first rock cut cave) u would hv seen the chunky squarish pillars...these hv been called mahendra pillars > > Then come the rounded pillars with the base lion motiff ( seated lion) of mamalla > > Lastly the famous prancing lions so seen in saluvankuppam, shore temple n kanchi kailasanatha > > Now these are truly evolutionary styles ... Would one kind do all this in one place?? > > Similarly if you are keen enough to notice the ear n leg ornamentation of the various sculptures...you will notice a change in fashion.... > > Just tossing this up so that you can see more during the trip > > Rgds > Vj >