Gangaikonda Cholapuram [ Ariyalur, Tamil Nadu, India ]
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Gangaikonda Cholapuram is a town located in Ariyalur, Tamil Nadu, India.
The town is about 70 kilometres northeast of Thanjavur city. As of 2014, the ancient city exists as a heritage town in the Ariyalur district of Tamil Nadu, India.
Gangaikondacholapuram Temple the early 11th century, the temple got built by Rajendra Chola, who was the son and successor of Rajaraja Chola. The voluptuous temple stands next to the famous Brihadisvara temple at Tanjore. The temple is renowned for having the biggest Shivalingam in the Southern part of India. The stately entrance of the sanctum is adorned by the beautiful image of Goddess Saraswati. The superb architecture of the temple boasts of a 9 storey vimanam that extends to the height of 185 feet. Facing the east direction, Gangai Konda Cholapuram embraces incredible sculptures and carvings. Not less than 54.86m in height, the temple structure follows the style of Brihadisvara Temple. The whole temple is thrived with rich and intricate carvings that are exclusive to Chola style of artistry. Known to comprise a little northern style, the structure embraces intricate carvings in the Vimanams.
