Dakshina Meru - Dravidian Architecture - Raja Raja chola 1



Dakshina Meru - Dravidian Architecture - Raja Raja chola 1 - UNESCO world heritage - Greatest living temples of Chola.

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The massive Vimana is 16 storeys and 217 feet height completely made up of Granite. 

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"This is one of the greatest architectural structures in Tamilnadu. 

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