Jayamkondacholapuram, India
Brihadisvara Temple, Gangaikonda Cholapuram
The Brihadisvara Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva in Gangaikonda Cholapuram, Jayankondam, in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Completed in 1035 CE by Rajendra Chola I as a part of his new capital, this Chola dynasty era temple is similar in design, and has a similar name, as the older 11th century, Brihadeeswarar Temple about 70 kilometres to the southwest in Thanjavur. The Gangaikonda Cholapuram Temple is smaller yet more refined than the Thanjavur Temple.
- City
- Jayamkondacholapuram
- Country
- India
- Category
- Religious
- Suggested visit
- About 45 minutes
Background: Wikipedia