Gangaikonda Cholapuram

#1453 among destinations in India

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Gaṅgaikoṇḍa Chōḻapuram is a village located near to Jayankondam, Ariyalur district, Tamil Nadu, India. It became the capital of the Chola dynasty in c. 1025 by Chola emperor Rajendra I, and served as the capital for around 250 years. ()

Local name: गंगैकोण्ड चोलपुरम् Unesco: from 2004Area: 7.17 acres (0.0112 mi²)Coordinates: 11°12'23"N, 79°26'58"E

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Tamil NaduIndia

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Gangaikonda Cholapuram – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Brihadisvara Temple.

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Sacred and religious sites, Architecture, Temple
Brihadisvara Temple
2 min walk • The Brihadisvara Temple, located in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, stands as a monumental testament to Chola architectural prowess and is one of the greatest glories of Indian temple architecture. This UNESCO World Heritage Site, also known as Peruvudaiyar Kovil or...