Art and Architecture of Veera Choleeswara Temple at Kolumum – A Study with Historical Perspectives

Abstract :

Kolumam popularly called as Then Thanjai (Thanjavur of the south is noted for hoary past, rich antiquity, History
and tradition. In the early centuries of the Christian era Kolumum was ruled Sangam monarch called Kirnanan and hence the place is also called Kumanapuri. Later on the word got corrupted and came to be called as Kulumur and then as Kuluman. The inscriptions mention the place as Sangaramanallur and Koluman. This paper deals the historical perspectives of Veera Choleeswara Temple.

Author Name : S.Krishnaveni & Dr.Mrs.T.Selvanayaki

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.266930

Keywords: Historical Perspectives, Art, Veera Choleeswara Temple.