The Brihadeeshwara Temple (also known as the Big Temple) at Thanjavur, built by the Chola king Rajaraja I, is renowned for its magnificent architecture and intricate sculptures. The temple complex also houses remarkable Chola paintings, which adorn the inner walls of the sanctum and circumambulatory passages. The depiction of Shiva as Yogadakshina-murti is one such significant painting found in this temple.
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Asked in Archaeology and Museums Dept. Exam 2023 (Exploration and Excavation Officer) 2023 · Topic: South India (Chola, Chalukya, Pallava and Sangam Period) (Chola Art, Architecture (temple building, bronze sculptures), and Literature)
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Answer: A. (1) Chola dynasty
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