The Chola Heritage
“A PEEK INTO THE GOLDEN AGE OF SOUTH INDIA”
Synopsis
The film highlighting the Dravidian temple architecture and bronze sculpture which attained the creative pinnacle during the rule of the Cholas in the 10th and the 11th centuries. Cholas were great temple builders. The temple of Vijayalaya Cholesvara is one of the finest examples of the early Chola style. The temple of Nagesvara at Kumbakonam is remarkable for the sculptures found in the niches of its outer walls. The Brihadesvara temple at Thanjavur is a landmark in the evolution of building art in India.Among several such unique temples, Tribhuvanam is the last important temple belonging to the Cholas. Besides temple architecture,the bronze sculpture of the Cholas holds a unique place in the field of art. One of the most important and famous of all Hindu icons,that of the cosmic dance of the Nataraja is intimately associated with the Chola bronzes.
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The Chola Heritage
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-01-20
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- Director
- Adoor Gopalakrishnan
- Original Score
- M. B. Sreenivasan
- Original Title
- The Chola Heritage
- Country of Origin
- India
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 15m
- Production Studios
- Films Division of India
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Adoor Gopalakrishnan
M. B. Sreenivasan
M. Mani
Adoor Gopalakrishnan
Department Leadership Roster
Adoor Gopalakrishnan
Producer
M. Mani
Editor
Adoor Gopalakrishnan
Director
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What is The Chola Heritage about?
The film highlighting the Dravidian temple architecture and bronze sculpture which attained the creative pinnacle during the rule of the Cholas in the 10th and the 11th centuries. Cholas were great temple builders. The temple of Vijayalaya Cholesvara is one of the finest examples of the early Chola style. The temple of Nagesvara at Kumbakonam is remarkable for the sculptures found in the niches of its outer walls. The Brihadesvara temple at Thanjavur is a landmark in the evolution of building art in India.Among several such unique temples, Tribhuvanam is the last important temple belonging to the Cholas. Besides temple architecture,the bronze sculpture of the Cholas holds a unique place in the field of art. One of the most important and famous of all Hindu icons,that of the cosmic dance of the Nataraja is intimately associated with the Chola bronzes.
Who directed The Chola Heritage?
The Chola Heritage was directed by Adoor Gopalakrishnan.
Who stars in The Chola Heritage?
The principal cast of The Chola Heritage includes Adoor Gopalakrishnan.
When was The Chola Heritage released and how long is it?
The Chola Heritage was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 15m.
Who composed the musical score for The Chola Heritage?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Chola Heritage was composed by M. B. Sreenivasan.