Gangaikonda Cholapuram temple
Gangaikonda Cholapuram temple, Hindu temple in Ariyalur district, India.
The temple features a massive central dome, towering gateway towers, and intricate stone carvings depicting Hindu deities and mythological narratives throughout its structure.
Rajendra Chola I constructed this temple in 1035 CE as part of his new capital after successful military campaigns across northern India and Southeast Asia.
The temple maintains daily worship rituals with four ceremonial sessions, preserving religious traditions established during the Chola dynasty's reign in Tamil Nadu.
Visitors can reach the temple via regular bus services from Ariyalur town, located 125 kilometers from Tiruchirapalli International Airport.
The temple's central well, called Cholagangam, contains water from the Ganges River, brought by defeated kingdoms as a symbol of submission to Rajendra Chola I.
Location: Ariyalur district
Inception: 1035
Founders: Rajendra Chola I
Part of: Great Living Chola Temples
GPS coordinates: 11.20631,79.44845
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:20
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