1,300-year-old Pallava paintings
October 31 , 2023
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- The 1,300-year-old Pallava period paintings found at Talagirishwara temple at Panamalai in Villupuram district.
- The panel depicting the dance of Lord Shiva has almost faded away.
- Only the face of goddess Parvathi and a few patches remain now.
- The temple was constructed by Pallava king Narasimhavarman II, popularly known as Rajasimha.
- The paintings bear a close resemblance to the paintings in Ajantha and Sittannavasal.
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