What is Gangaikonda cholapuram famous for?
Ariyalur is best known for the Gangaikondacholisvarar temple in Gangaikondacholapuram, the biggest temple constructed during the reign of Rajendra–I in Ariyalur region.
Why are the temples of Thanjavur and Gangaikondacholapuram famous for?
The temples of Thanjavur and Gangaikonda-cholapuram are Dravidian architectural wonders. These beautiful temples built by the great Chola dynasty symbolize their excellence in architecture, sculpture, and bronze casting. Gangaikonda-cholapuram was chosen to be the capital city of the Great Cholas.
What does the word Gangaikondacholapuram mean?
The name means The town of the chola who took over Ganga (water from Ganga) or who defeated (the kings near) Ganga. The Chola empire included the whole of southern India to the river Thungabadhra in the north. For administrative and strategic purposes they built another capital and named it Gangaikonda Cholapuram.
Who built the temple at Gangaikondacholapuram?
Rajendra Chola
Now, almost 20 years later came the Gangaikonda Cholapuram temple, which was built by Rajendra Chola, the son and successor of Raja Raja.
What is Gangaikonda Chola?
Gangaikondacholapuram was the capital built by Rajendra Chola to mark his victory over his northern neighbors. His generals brought water from the Ganges (to symbolize the territories subdued) and mixed it in a lake at Gangaikondacholapuram and thus the name Gangaikonda which literally means the bringer of the Ganges.
Who destroyed Gangaikondacholapuram?
There are epigraphical references to three palaces that had existed there — Gangaikondacholan Maligai, Mudikonda Cholan Maligai and Cholakeralan Maligai. The palaces were believed to have been destroyed during the Pandya invasions or later.
Which temple has no shadow?
Brihadeeswarar Temple – The Big Temple with no shadow in Thanjavur (Tanjore)
Who built the two famous temple of Thanjavur and Gangaikondacholapuram how was it maintained?
Explanation: The temple was constructed in 1035 AD by Rajendra Chola I (1014-44 CE), the son of the famous Chola king Raja Raja Chola I, who built the Brihadeeswarar Temple at Thanjavur. The Bruhadeeshwara temples at Thanjavur and Gangaikonda Cholapuram were built to commemorate their victories in war by Chola kings.
What is the new name of Gangaikonda Cholapuram?
He established a new capital city called Gangaikondacholapuram (also called Gangaikondacholishwaram) about 70 km from Thanjavur, and had a royal temple by the same name built in it. The temple is commonly called the Brihadeeshwara Temple now.
Who was the founder of Chola dynasty?
Vijayalaya
The founder of the Chola Empire was Vijayalaya, who was first feudatory of the Pallavas of Kanchi. He captured Tanjore in 850 A.D. He established a temple of goddess Nishumbhasudini (Durga) there. Aditya I succeeded Vijayalaya.
Who built Brihadeshwara temple in Tanjore?
Kunjara Mallan Raja Raja Perunthachan
Brihadeeswara Temple/Architects
Who built Brihadeshwara?
What kind of temple is Gangaikonda Cholapuram?
Gangaikonda Cholapuram Temple is the pinnacle of the achievements of Rajendra I, the mighty Chola King, who established his new capital here with the magnificent city and temple to Lord Shiva. The temple is massive and richly carved with sculptures.
Where is Vishnu in Great vimana of Gangaikonda Cholapuram?
In the great Vimana of Gangaikonda Cholapuram both are found at the back. Vishnu with his consorts is seen in the lower niche while Lingodhbhava is shown in the upper niche. In some of the temples of the Chola period, Subrahmanya is shown here at the back niche, especially when the temple faces west.
Is the Lost City of Gangaikondacholapuram still unsolved?
This still is an unsolved mystery of the lost city of Gangaikondacholapuram! In the last few years, archaeologists have found some remains of the royal palace in a village called Maaligaimedu ( meaning palace mound) that is nearby to the Brihadeeswarar temple. Here is an update from the archaeological website of TamilNadu:
Where did Rajendra I get the name Gangaikonda Cholan?
Rajendra I, states the Tamil tradition, thereafter assumed the name of Gangaikonda Cholan, meaning the one who conquered the Ganges. He established Gangaikonda Cholapuram as his capital from the medieval Chola capital of Thanjavur, which would go on to become the capital for the next 250 years.
