Great living temples of Chola
The temple complex of Brihadisvara, Thajanvur The temple complex of Brihadisvara, Gangaikondacholapuram The temple complex of Airavatesvara, Darasuram
The Great Living Chola Temples is a UNESCO World Heritage site for a group of Hindu temples from the Chola Dynasty era in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. [1] [2] Completed between the early 11th century and the 12th century, the monuments include the Brihadisvara Temple in Thanjavur, the Gangaikonda Cholapuram Temple and the Airavatesvara Temple in Darasuram. The temple of Brihadisvara was recognized in 1987; the Gangaikondacholapuram Temple and the Airavatesvara Temple were added as extensions to the site in 2004.
The Brihadeeswarar Temple is located in the city of Thanjavur, about 350 kilometers (220 miles) southwest of Chennai. The Gangaikonda Cholapuram temple and the Airavatesvara temple are about 70 kilometers (43 miles) and 40 kilometers (25 miles) northeast, respectively. The city of Thanjavur is connected daily to other important cities by the railway network of India, the bus services of Tamil Nadu and the national roads 67, 45C, 226 and 226 Ext. The site has a nearby airport (IATA: TJV) that does not have a regular air service. The closest airport with regular services is the Tiruchirappalli International Airport (IATA: TRZ), about 55 kilometers away.
Temple of Airavatesvara
A pillar in the Dravidian architectural style in the temple of Airavatesvara.
The Temple of Airavatesvara is located in the city of Darasuram, near Kumbakonam, which was completed in 1166 CE. [6] It is one among a group of eighteen Hindu temples of the medieval era in the Kumbakonam area. The temple is dedicated to Shiva. It also shows reverently the traditions of vishnaism and the shaktism of Hinduism, along with the legends associated with sixty-three Nayanars, the saints of the Bhakti movement shakivist.
The stone temple incorporates a chariot structure and includes important Vedic and Puranic deities such as Indra, Agni, Varuna, Vayu, Brahma, Surya, Vishnu, Saptamtrikas, Durga, Saraswati, Sri Devi (Lakshmi), Ganga, Yamuna, Subrahmanya, Ganesha , Kama, Rati and others. The temple was much larger and once had seven courtyards according to the inscriptions. Only one courtyard survives, parts of the temple, such as the gopuram, are in ruins, and the main temple and associated sanctuaries are alone. The temple continues to attract large gatherings of Hindu pilgrims each year.
Temple of Brihadisvara
View of the Sri-vimana of the Brihadeeswarar Temple.
The Brihadisvara Temple in Thanjavur is a Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva. It is one of the largest temples in southern India and an exemplary example of fully realized Tamil architecture. Built by Raja Raja Chola I between 1003 and 1010 AD. The original monuments of this temple of the eleventh century were built around a moat. It included gopura, the main temple, its massive tower, inscriptions, frescoes and sculptures predominantly related to Shaivism, but also with the traditions of Vaishnava and Shaktism Hinduism. The temple was damaged in its history and now some works of art are missing. Mandapam and additional monuments were added in the centuries that followed. The temple is now in the middle of fortified walls that were added after the 16th century.
Built in granite, the Vimanam tower above the shrine is one of the highest in southern India. [16] The temple has a massive prakara of columns (corridor) and one of the largest linga of Shiva in India. He is also famous for the quality of his sculpture, in addition to being the place that commissioned the bronze Nataraja - Shiva as the lord of dance, in the eleventh century. The complex includes sanctuaries for Nandi, Amman, Subrahmanyar, Ganesha, Sabhapati, Dakshinamurti, Chandesrvarar, Varahi and others. The temple is one of the most visited tourist attractions in Tamil Nadu.
Temple of Gangaikonda Cholapuram
The Gangaikondacholapuram Brihadisvara Temple is a Hindu temple located in Gangaikondacholapuram about 70 kilometers from the Thanjavur Brihadisvara Temple. Completed in 1035 AD by Rajendra Chola I as part of its new capital, this temple of the Chola dynasty is similar in design and has a name similar to the eleventh century, and is sometimes only called the Gangaikondacholapuram temple.
It is dedicated to Shiva and is based on a square plan, but the temple shows reverentially the vishnavism, the shaktism and the themes of syncretic equivalence of Hinduism with statues of Vishnu, Durga, Surya, Harihara, Ardhanishvara and others. In addition to the main sanctuary with linga, the temple complex has several smaller sanctuaries, gopura and other monuments, with some
The temple complex of Brihadisvara, Thajanvur The temple complex of Brihadisvara, Gangaikondacholapuram The temple complex of Airavatesvara, Darasuram
The Great Living Chola Temples is a UNESCO World Heritage site for a group of Hindu temples from the Chola Dynasty era in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. [1] [2] Completed between the early 11th century and the 12th century, the monuments include the Brihadisvara Temple in Thanjavur, the Gangaikonda Cholapuram Temple and the Airavatesvara Temple in Darasuram. The temple of Brihadisvara was recognized in 1987; the Gangaikondacholapuram Temple and the Airavatesvara Temple were added as extensions to the site in 2004.
The Brihadeeswarar Temple is located in the city of Thanjavur, about 350 kilometers (220 miles) southwest of Chennai. The Gangaikonda Cholapuram temple and the Airavatesvara temple are about 70 kilometers (43 miles) and 40 kilometers (25 miles) northeast, respectively. The city of Thanjavur is connected daily to other important cities by the railway network of India, the bus services of Tamil Nadu and the national roads 67, 45C, 226 and 226 Ext. The site has a nearby airport (IATA: TJV) that does not have a regular air service. The closest airport with regular services is the Tiruchirappalli International Airport (IATA: TRZ), about 55 kilometers away.
Temple of Airavatesvara
A pillar in the Dravidian architectural style in the temple of Airavatesvara.
The Temple of Airavatesvara is located in the city of Darasuram, near Kumbakonam, which was completed in 1166 CE. [6] It is one among a group of eighteen Hindu temples of the medieval era in the Kumbakonam area. The temple is dedicated to Shiva. It also shows reverently the traditions of vishnaism and the shaktism of Hinduism, along with the legends associated with sixty-three Nayanars, the saints of the Bhakti movement shakivist.
The stone temple incorporates a chariot structure and includes important Vedic and Puranic deities such as Indra, Agni, Varuna, Vayu, Brahma, Surya, Vishnu, Saptamtrikas, Durga, Saraswati, Sri Devi (Lakshmi), Ganga, Yamuna, Subrahmanya, Ganesha , Kama, Rati and others. The temple was much larger and once had seven courtyards according to the inscriptions. Only one courtyard survives, parts of the temple, such as the gopuram, are in ruins, and the main temple and associated sanctuaries are alone. The temple continues to attract large gatherings of Hindu pilgrims each year.
Temple of Brihadisvara
View of the Sri-vimana of the Brihadeeswarar Temple.
The Brihadisvara Temple in Thanjavur is a Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva. It is one of the largest temples in southern India and an exemplary example of fully realized Tamil architecture. Built by Raja Raja Chola I between 1003 and 1010 AD. The original monuments of this temple of the eleventh century were built around a moat. It included gopura, the main temple, its massive tower, inscriptions, frescoes and sculptures predominantly related to Shaivism, but also with the traditions of Vaishnava and Shaktism Hinduism. The temple was damaged in its history and now some works of art are missing. Mandapam and additional monuments were added in the centuries that followed. The temple is now in the middle of fortified walls that were added after the 16th century.
Built in granite, the Vimanam tower above the shrine is one of the highest in southern India. [16] The temple has a massive prakara of columns (corridor) and one of the largest linga of Shiva in India. He is also famous for the quality of his sculpture, in addition to being the place that commissioned the bronze Nataraja - Shiva as the lord of dance, in the eleventh century. The complex includes sanctuaries for Nandi, Amman, Subrahmanyar, Ganesha, Sabhapati, Dakshinamurti, Chandesrvarar, Varahi and others. The temple is one of the most visited tourist attractions in Tamil Nadu.
Temple of Gangaikonda Cholapuram
The Gangaikondacholapuram Brihadisvara Temple is a Hindu temple located in Gangaikondacholapuram about 70 kilometers from the Thanjavur Brihadisvara Temple. Completed in 1035 AD by Rajendra Chola I as part of its new capital, this temple of the Chola dynasty is similar in design and has a name similar to the eleventh century, and is sometimes only called the Gangaikondacholapuram temple.
It is dedicated to Shiva and is based on a square plan, but the temple shows reverentially the vishnavism, the shaktism and the themes of syncretic equivalence of Hinduism with statues of Vishnu, Durga, Surya, Harihara, Ardhanishvara and others. In addition to the main sanctuary with linga, the temple complex has several smaller sanctuaries, gopura and other monuments, with some
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