GREAT LIVING CHOLA
TEMPLES
PLACE: TAMIL NADU
BUILT BY:
RAJENDRA I (1035) 11TH -12TH CENTURY
FAMOUS FOR: ARCHITECTURE, CULTURE, AND PAINTINGS OF CHOLA EMPIRE
HISTORY: This cultural site consists of three great temples built by Chola kings. The
Brihadisvara Temple at Thanjavur, The Brihadisvara Temple at
Gangaikondacholapuram and The Airavatesvara Temple at Darasuarm. The temple of
The Brihadisvara Temple has 53 m tower which makes this temple unique and
efficient. The Airavatesvara Temple at Darasuarm made by Rajaraja II features a
24m Viman and stone image of Lord Shiva. The main features of these temples are
they are rich in paintings, carvings, and sculptures which depicts the rich in
architecture.
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