| The Aalayas of Andhra Pradesh |
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| Temples Of India |
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mural paintings on the upper parts of walls and ceiling too are a
class in themselves. They depict vividly several memorable episodes
from our epics. The colour and size together with expressions cast a
spell on the on-lookers, The Mukha mantapa in particular is adorned
with the legends of Kiratarjuniya, Bhakta Siriala, Lord Krishna in
several poses like Vatapatrasayi afford eyeful sights. Among the
many, the story of Manuchola is quite outstanding. The episode of
his verdict itself is quite gripping. It happened-the famous Chola
King reputed for his dharma paripalana hung up a big bell to the
palace entrance for the convenience of the victims to bring their
plight to the notice of the King by ringing it. A just means for
dispensing justice. A cow rang the bell one day at the death of its
calf crushed by the wheels of the Chariot of Prince, galloping at
high speed. Finding the accused was his son, he ordered him to
undergo the same punishment to be run over by a chariot in full
speed. He himself drove the Chariot. |
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