Gangaikonda Cholapuram
After the tour of Thanjavur city, we drove to the ancient city of Gangaikonda Cholapuram which is at a distance of 61 kms. The Chola Dynasty ruler Rajendra Chola-I founded this city sometime between 1012-1044 A.D to commemorate his victory over the Pala Dynasty.
Today it is a small village, and the glorious past of the city is remembered by the existence of the great Shiva Temple. This city was constructed for the administrative and strategic purposes. In those days, it was an extensive city, carefully planned and laid to suit the needs of a capital.
In the early 11th century, they built the huge Brihadeswara Temple which is architecture marvel.
Superb.. One of the places I loved a lot.. Marvelous architecture..
ReplyDeleteWow, a beautiful temple. Gorgeous design! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteSuch an ancient history... Wonderful architecture...always fun to see where you've been and the pictures you've been taking!
ReplyDeleteAwesome Pictures Rajesh...
ReplyDeleteOh how beautiful! Thanks so much for sharing at MM. :)
ReplyDeleteThat is beautiful!
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Legacy of Rajendra Chola son of Raja Raja Chola. He wanted to build a monument surpassing the beauty & grandeur of the Big Temple in Thanjavur. Some how this did not happen.
ReplyDeleteYet to visit this place but is part of my future itinerary.
The details on the temple are amazing.
ReplyDeletebeautiful place to visit :-) visiting from MYM, hope that you can return the visit too.
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Awesome piece of Architecture .
ReplyDeleteAmazing architecture. Have a fabulous week.
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Nice post.
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great captures! I just got here from mellow yellow :)
ReplyDeleteIt is architecture marvel, you are right!
ReplyDeleteWonderful capture Rajesh! Wishing to check this place.
ReplyDeleteLooks majestic as always...and the craftsmanship is great.
ReplyDeleteI think most all of the magnificent temples you show us are architectural marvels! And they have lasted forever...
ReplyDeleteAnother lovely place!
ReplyDeleteAmazing! Beautiful shots!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful gopuras!
ReplyDeleteNice place - Gangaikonda Cholapuram
ReplyDeleteI am always amazed by how many incredible places there are for you to show us in your country. The artwork that goes into this ancient temples is astonishing.
ReplyDeleteYou have so many beautiful buildings and in such good repair! All these buildings are architecural marvels!
ReplyDeleteHave a great week!
Another magnificent place with so much beauty and history! Marvelous captures and post for the day, Rajesh! Have a wonderful week!
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Another grand tour!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.
ReplyDeleteSo interesting that it was an entire city -- it certainly IS an architectural marvel.
ReplyDeleteGreat place to be.
ReplyDeletenice structure!
ReplyDeleteMarvelous pictures. Thank you so much for sharing!
ReplyDeleteYou should write a book about your travels. Your blog had taught me a lot of your history and architecture and especially your culture.
ReplyDeleteThe old temples are really amazing in terms of intricate details and its awesome strength to surpass long civilizations. Looking at them reminds me of Angkor Wat temples in Cambodia, Borobudur and Prambanan in Indonesia and those in Thailand too. I wish they can still withstand the pressures of time.
ReplyDeleteGlad to see these wonderful works of art, are represented so awesome.
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ReplyDeletesuch beautiful structure with a great sense of history.
ReplyDeleteMagnificent buildings.
ReplyDeleteI always marvel at the size and intricate design of the temples and buildings. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous structure.
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gorgeous
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What an incredible temple. The decoration is just amazing. thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteImpressive!! as always, happy ABC
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Incredible, beautiful and sacred architecture!
ReplyDeleteSo much culture and history all wrapped up in it.
On behalf of the ABC Weds team, thank you for your participation this week!
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That is a great temple, wonderful shots.
ReplyDeleteI am glad you all liked this place. We will see more of it very soon.
ReplyDeleteThis place ( also called Jeyamkondan)is a stunner and everytime I visit, I discover something new there to marvel at .
ReplyDeletebeautiful building :-) Returning the visit from MYM.
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great one on the theme- India history is truly treasure
ReplyDeleteI've never been to India. Very interesting shots.
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wow, that last photo is very stunning. it looks like in the movies. Hope you could visit My ABC Wednesday entry. Thanks!
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