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Question
Study the picture of the Brihadeswara Temple and answer the following question:
Mention outstanding features of the Temple
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Solution
The Temple consists of the Nandi mandapa, a pillared portico, and an assembly hall, all interconnected and in the center of a spacious walled enclosure; Its massive tower rises to a height of 57 meters and is shaped like a pyramid. It has thirteen successive stories and its top is crowned by a single block stone, 8.6 meters high and it weighs about 80 tonnes. The interior walls of the temple are decorated with elaborate paintings and magnificent sculptures.
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