Brihadeswara Temple, Gangaikonda Cholapuram

BHRUHADESHAWARA TEMPLE, GANGAIKONDA CHOLAPURAM

Timings : 6.00 A.M - 12.00 PM & 4.00 PM to 8.00 PM
Ticket Fare : Free
How to Reach: One reach to temple by taking Jayakondan bus from Kumbakonam to step down near to temple.
Best time to Visit:  Any time
Duration: 2 hours
Highlights: Exact replica of Thanjavur, BRIHADEESWARA temple.
Nearby Places : Raja Raja Chola Museum.

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For about 250 years, Chola clan ruled over a large part of South India. In those times, the Chola dynasty was at its apex and conquered many a parts of the northern territory. The wealth was brimming due to the outcome of their booming war operations. On one of the expeditions, Rajendra Chola brought Ganga water in a golden pot and consecrated the reservoir 'Ponneri or Cholaganga'. Consequently, Rajendra was titled as 'Gangaikondan' (the one who brought the Ganges). The king wanted to erect a 'larger than life' temple correspondent to the Brihadeeswara Temple. During 1020 - 29 AD, Gangaikondacholapuram saw its construction.

Source : Cultural India

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