சோழபுரம் விக்கிரம பாண்டீஸ்வரர் கோயில் கட்டடக்கலையும் கல்வெட்டுச் செய்தியும் / Architecture and Epigraphy of Cholapuram Vikrama Pandeeswarar Temple

The Vikrama Pandiswarar Temple of Chozhapuram stands as a magnificent example of Tamil Nadu's temple architectural tradition. This temple is a proof to the rich cultural heritage and antiquity of Tamil Nadu. The name of the temple, “Vikrama Pandiswarar,” highlights its traditional significance as a divine place constructed in a historically prominent era. The architecture of this temple displays the unique styles of the architecture of the Chola and Pandya periods. The sculptures, pillars and vimanas have been carefully designed with extraordinary precision and artistic excellence that mermer the hearts of the people. In particular, the temple’s gopurams are adorned with intricate carvings and reflect the outstanding architectural skills of the Tamils. The inscriptions found in the temple is also significant detailing the origin of the temple and its patrons. These inscriptions offer invaluable insights of the social structure, religious practices, customs and regime of the time. The inscriptions of the Vikrama Pandiswarar Temple in Chozhapuram reveal thr details of divine worship and also the royal patronage, economic prosperity and cultural growth of the period. This temple stands the glory of ancient Tamil art and serves as an important resource for researchers and history enthusiasts alike. Hence, this article studies on the architectural patterns and epigraphy of the Vikrama Pandiswarar Temple.