Great Living Chola Temples
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The Great Living Chola Temples is a UNESCO World Heritage Site designation for a group of three Chola dynasty era Hindu temples in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. The temple at Thanjavur was added in
Scenes from the three temples
Brihadisvara Temple in Thanjavur
Brihadisvara Temple in Gangaikonda Cholapuram
Airavatesvara Temple
Airavatesvara Temple
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Airavatesvara Temple is a Hindu temple of Chola architecture located in Darasuram, a suburb of Kumbakonam, Thanjavur District in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu. This temple, built by Chola emper
Great Living Chola Temples
…Brihadisvara Temple at Gangaikonda Cholapuram, built by Rajendra Chola I. Airavatesvara Temple at Darasuram, built by Rajaraja II. The Temple Complex at Thanjavur was recognised in 1987. The Temple Complex at Gangaikonda Cholapuram and the…
The main temple
Entrance to the Airavatesvara Temple, Darasuram
Panoramic view of the courtyard and main temple of the Airavatesvara Temple
A vimana or pyramidal tower inside the Airavatesvara Temple