Gangaikonda Cholapuram
Thanjavur, India
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- Hindu temple in Gangaikonda Cholapuram, India
Visitor information
- Address: Gangaikonda Cholapuram, Tamil Nadu 612901, India
- Phone: +91 1800 4253 1111
People also ask
What is the difference between Tanjore temple and Gangaikonda Cholapuram?
Compared to the Thanjavur Temple, which has straight contours, this temple has a curvilinear contour, slightly concave towards the top. It is divided into eight zones. The tower rises as a vertical square structure to a height of 10.67 m (35.0 ft) above the adhisthanam.
What is special about Gangaikonda Cholapuram?
One of the largest temples in India, the Gangaikonda Cholapuram temple has Shiva as the principal deity. The main temple tower stands 55 m tall and the imposing building is covered in rich art and sculptures that adorn the premises in absolute grandeur. The magnificent temple is built on an elevated structure.
Who built Thanjavur and Gangaikonda Cholapuram?
The temple is located in the Ariyalur district of Tamil Nadu and was constructed in 1035 AD by Rajendra Chola I, son of Raja Raja Chola I who built the Brihadeeswarar Temple at Thanjavur. Gangaikonda Cholapuram served as the capital of the Chola dynasty for around 250 years.
Is Gangaikonda Cholapuram located in Thanjavur?
As of 2014, the ancient city exists as a heritage town in the Ariyalur district of Tamil Nadu, India. The great Arulmigu Peruvudaiyar Temple at this place is next only to the Arulmigu Peruvudaiyar Kovil at Thanjavur in its monumental nature and surpasses it in sculptural quality.